How to travel from Zurich to Lugano, Switzerland

There are several options for getting from Zurich to Lugano by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CHF 13 ($13) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 100 ($100).

The distance between Zurich and Lugano is around 177km (110 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 155km (97 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Zurich and Lugano by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Zurich to Lugano is to take the train which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx CHF 100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Zurich and Lugano, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around CHF 13 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Yes there is a train service that runs between Zurich and Lugano. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Zurich and Lugano with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 55m.

Swiss Railways run train services between Zurich and Lugano. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Zurich and Lugano. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Zurich and Lugano with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 4hrs.

Dimaio run regular bus services between Zurich and Lugano. Buses run twice a week and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Zurich to Lugano. We recommend that you take the train to Lugano. instead which will take 1h 55m.

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 Zurich and Lugano. The distance is around 206km (128 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zurich to Lugano is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around CHF 100 ($100).