The distance between Brig and Lugano is around 122km (76 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Brig to Lugano by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Domodossola and then to Locarno FART.
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Take the train to Domodossola then take the bus to Locarno Stazione.
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There are several options for getting from Brig to Lugano by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around CHF 64 ($65) and will take around 2h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 21 ($21).
The distance between Brig and Lugano is around 122km (76 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 82km (51 miles)
It takes around 2h 50m to get from Brig and Lugano by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Brig to Lugano is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx CHF 21 ($21).
The cheapest way to travel between Brig and Lugano, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around CHF 64 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Brig and Lugano. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Brig to Lugano. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Domodossola and Locarno FART. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.
Swiss Railways, BLS AG and FART run train services between Brig and Lugano. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Brig and Lugano. We recommend that you drive to Lugano. instead which will take 2hrs.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brig to Lugano. We recommend that you take the train to Domodossola and then to Locarno FART. instead which will take 2h 50m.
The closest major airport to Lugano is Zurich Airport (ZRH) (ZRH) which is approximately 163km (102 miles) from Lugano. Altenrhein Airport (ACH) (ACH) and Geneva International Airport (GVA) (GVA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Brig and Lugano. The distance is around 158km (98 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brig to Lugano is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around CHF 64 ($65).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 50m | CHF 64($65) | hourly | 122km (76 miles) |
Train and Bus | 2h 50m | CHF 64($65) | 4 times a day | 125km (77 miles) |
Drive | 2hrs | CHF 21($21) | on demand | 158km (98 miles) |
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The following major airports near Lugano offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.