How to get from Lugano to Zurich
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We compared the ways to travel from Lugano to Zurich. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 40m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 154 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 6, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
154 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €46Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 1h 57mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €12Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 2h 40mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€46Omio catalogue, Sep 91h 57m · directSee Train details
- Bus€12Omio catalogue, Sep 92h 40m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Lugano to Zurich: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Lugano → Zurich Airportbus
BlaBlaCar Bus·2h 40m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Lugano to Zurich
SBB runs 24 scheduled departures a day, the first at 06:30 and the last at 21:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| SBBtrain | 24 | 06:30 | 21:30 |
| FlixBusbus | 3 | 15:45 | 22:55 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 1 | 23:10 | 23:10 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, SBB; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Lugano to Zurich works
Start with a BlaBlaCar Bus bus from Lugano to Zurich Airport, about 2h 40m. In total it's roughly €16 over 2h 40m, direct, no transfers.
Lugano to Zurich: common questions
How long does it take to get from Lugano to Zurich?
The most useful route takes about 2h 40m by bus, with no transfer.
How far is Zurich from Lugano?
About 154 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Lugano to Zurich cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €16. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Lugano to Zurich?
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, SBB.
What is the cheapest way to get from Lugano to Zurich?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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