The distance between Lugano and Verbier is around 221km (137 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 25m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Lugano to Verbier by train, cablecar 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 Martigny.
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Take the train to Mendrisio, Gallarate then Martigny and then to Le Châble VS then take the cable car to Verbier.
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There are several options for getting from Lugano to Verbier by train, cablecar and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the cable car which costs around CHF 110 ($110) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 34 ($35).
The distance between Lugano and Verbier is around 221km (137 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 133km (83 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Lugano and Verbier by train and cablecar. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lugano to Verbier is to drive which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx CHF 34 ($35).
The cheapest way to travel between Lugano and Verbier, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the cable car which will typically cost around CHF 110 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lugano and Verbier. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Lugano to Verbier. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Locarno, Domodossola, Martigny and Le Châble VS. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.
FART, Swiss Railways and Trenitalia EuroCity run train services between Lugano and Verbier. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 4h 25m, 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 Lugano and Verbier. We recommend that you drive to Verbier. instead which will take 3h 25m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lugano to Verbier. We recommend that you take the train to Mendrisio, Gallarate then Martigny and then to Le Châble VS then take the cable car to Verbier. instead which will take 4hrs.
The closest major airport to Verbier is Geneva International Airport (GVA) (GVA) which is approximately 88km (55 miles) from Verbier. Zurich Airport (ZRH) (ZRH) and Altenrhein Airport (ACH) (ACH) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Lugano and Verbier. The distance is around 264km (164 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lugano to Verbier is to take the train and then take the cable car which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around CHF 110 ($110).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4h 25m | CHF 110($115) | 5 times a week | 221km (137 miles) |
Train and Cablecar | 4hrs | CHF 110($110) | 5 times a week | 275km (171 miles) |
Drive | 3h 25m | CHF 34($35) | on demand | 264km (164 miles) |
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The following major airports near Verbier offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.