There are 4 ways to get from Pratteln to Lugano by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Olten to Luganotrain Ic21 / ...
3h 58mCHF 69–103Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Lugano Stazionebus
4h 47mCHF 12–19Drive 253.5 km
- Drive from Pratteln to Luganocar 253.5 km
2h 44mCHF 43–62Bus via Lugano
- Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 34mCHF 22–35
Pratteln to Lugano by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pratteln to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 12 - SFr 19 and takes 4h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Pratteln to Lugano is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.
No, there is no direct bus from Pratteln to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Lugano Stazione via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Pratteln to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Pratteln and arriving at Lugano via Olten. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Pratteln and Lugano is 245 km. The road distance is 253.5 km.
The best way to get from Pratteln to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 110.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Pratteln to Lugano, including transfers.
Pratteln to Lugano bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.
Pratteln to Lugano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Olten station.
The best way to get from Pratteln to Lugano is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 12 - SFr 19 and takes 4h 47m.
What companies run services between Pratteln, Switzerland and Lugano, Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Olten to Lugano every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 60–90 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Alternatively, Zlatan Prevoz doo operates a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Lugano Stazione once a week. Tickets cost CHF 10–15 and the journey takes 3h 38m.
Train from Olten to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–90
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- + 381 31 510 060
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Lugano Stazione
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–15
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–30
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Pratteln to Lugano bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, arrive at Lugano Stazione station.
Pratteln to Lugano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pratteln to Lugano is 253 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Pratteln to Lugano.
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