How to get from Zurich to Lugano
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We compared the ways to travel from Zurich to Lugano. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 10m by bus, 1 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 5, 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 | €41Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 1h 55mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €13Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 3h 10m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Train€41Omio catalogue, Sep 91h 55m · directSee Train details
- Bus€13Omio catalogue, Sep 93h 10m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Zurich to Lugano: 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.
- 1Zurich → Zurich AirportbusCity transit·10m
- 2Zurich Airport → Luganobus
FlixBus·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 Zurich to Lugano
SBB runs 22 scheduled departures a day, the first at 06:33 and the last at 21:05.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| SBBtrain | 22 | 06:33 | 21:05 |
| FlixBusbus | 4 | 02:05 | 13:05 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 20 | — | — |
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 City transit, FlixBus, SBB; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Zurich to Lugano works
Start with a City transit bus from Zurich to Zurich Airport, about 10 min. Transfer in Zurich Airport and continue by FlixBus bus on to Lugano (2h 40m). In total it's roughly €18 over 3h 10m, 1 transfer.
Zurich to Lugano: common questions
How long does it take to get from Zurich to Lugano?
The most useful route takes about 3h 10m by bus, 1 transfer.
How far is Lugano from Zurich?
About 154 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Zurich to Lugano cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €18. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Zurich to Lugano?
On this route you travel with City transit, FlixBus, SBB.
What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Lugano?
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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