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From Zürich to Lugano by train, bus and carpooling

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The next cheapest train, bus and carpooling ticket from Zürich to Lugano is on Sunday 01 November 2026. Book it now before the price goes up!

Trip info

156 kmDistance
9€ - 207€Prices
0.02 millions of Km traveled by our travelers
DirectTrip type
1h53Trip duration
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CarriersSBB, Trenitalia, FlixBus, Bus Blablacar, Blablacar.
Detailed itinerary
🚄 Train🚌 Bus🚌 + 🚄 Combined trips🚗 Carpooling
Price range

47€ - 186€

9€ - 38€

70€ - 207€

9€ - 38€

Duration

1h53 - 5h17

2h40 - 8h05

4h57 - 8h27

2h20 - 3h30

ItineraryDirectDirect1 stop at Milan Lampugnano, Zurich, Milano Centrale, LuganoDirect
Departure stationZurichZurich Central Bus Station SihlquaiZurich
Arrival stationLugano Train StationLuganoLugano
CompaniesSBB, TrenitaliaFlixBusTrenitalia, Bus Blablacar, FlixBusBlablacar
First trip13h5913h5813h5913h59
Last trip21h1321h1321h1321h13
Number of daily trips25533

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I emit 98.65% less CO2

33.5
kg CO₂e
4%
52.2
kg de pastèque
29.9
litres de bière
1.34
jeans
56.4
litres de café
3,061
km en vélo (ou trottinette) à assistance électrique
2.83
années de chauffage électrique par m²
58.2
kg de chou de bruxelles
73.3
kg d'aubergine
253,894
litres d'eau du robinet
70.3
kg de fraise
4.62
repas avec du boeuf
65.7
repas végétariens
22.6
kg d'avocat
5.21
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Reducing your carbon footprint by using responsible modes of transport is important for us (all)! Your train from Zürich to Lugano generally emits 0.46kg CO2 per traveler. Good news, it's always less than a plane or personal car!

Zürich Lugano by train, bus and carpooling: tickets, prices, and schedules

Are you looking for your train, bus and carpooling ticket from Zürich to Lugano?

train SBB, train Trenitalia, bus FlixBus, bus Bus Blablacar, and carpooling Blablacar are transport companies that allow you to travel easily between the two cities.

In just 0h, you will be able to travel from Zürich to Lugano covering a distance of 156 kilometers between the two cities.

On our site, you can find direct train, bus and carpooling trips Zürich Lugano because several of our partner transport companies offer them. Pretty cool, right?!

Your Zürich Lugano trip from only 9 €, that's quite a deal, isn't it?

But be careful! The price of train, bus and carpooling tickets varies depending on when you book.

We'll give you more details below on the best time to book your ticket!

You can also use our Zürich Lugano price comparator in train, bus and carpooling, based on the booking date. It's right above, it's handy!

How to travel from Zürich to Lugano with Tictactrip

bus itinerary from Zürich to Lugano 🚌

The journey direct Zürich Lugano is offered by the following companies: FlixBus. On average, the travel time for direct Zürich Lugano is 4h01, ranging from 2h40 to 8h05 at most. The price often fluctuates between 9€ and 38€, with an average direct Zürich Lugano price of 17€.
From Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai, you will normally arrive at Lugano. It also serves stations Milan Lampugnano, Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai, and Lugano.
 The first daily departure of bus from Zürich to Lugano will take place at 13h58 while the last one will be at 21h13.  Depending on the days, you will have a choice of 5 buses from Zürich to Lugano per day.

train itinerary from Zürich to Lugano 🚄

For a one-way from Zürich to Lugano by train, you have an direct Zürich Lugano route with a price ranging from 47€ to 186€, and the travel duration for Zürich-Lugano is between 1h53 and 5h17. the companies SBB and Trenitalia operate this journey. It initially departs from Zurich and arrives at Lugano Train Station.  The average booking price for an direct Zürich Lugano ticket is 88€ for an average travel time of 2h05. Your first option of the day is a train from Zürich to Lugano departing at 13h59 while the last one leaves at 21h13.  Generally, there is every day 25 trains from Zürich to Lugano.

multimodal itinerary from Zürich to Lugano 🚌 + 🚄

the companies Trenitalia and Bus Blablacar and FlixBus accomplish a direct Zürich Lugano journey.The duration of a Zürich-Lugano journey is mostly between 4h57 and 8h27.
Its departure point is located at Zurich. This multimodal will then drop you off at Lugano. It also serves stations Milan Lampugnano, Zurich, Milano Centrale, and Lugano.
 Want to know the price of from Zürich to Lugano journey? It falls in the range between 70€ and 207€. Are you an early bird? The very first trip departs at 13h59. If, on the contrary, you prefer to travel at night or leave late in the day, the very last departure is at 21h13. Every day, you have the choice between 3 combined trips from Zürich to Lugano.

carpooling itinerary from Zürich to Lugano 🚗

The journey Zürich ➜ Lugano by carpooling is offered by Blablacar. Prices range from 9€ to 38€, and the trips last between 2h20 and 3h30.

Frequently Asked Questions about Zürich - Lugano

How much does a bus Zürich Lugano cost?

The minimum price for a bus from Zürich to Lugano journey is 9 €. Depending on the number of days in advance of your search, the price can go up to 38 € if you wait until the last moment. On average, a bus Zürich-Lugano ticket costs 17 €.

How long is the trip Zürich Lugano by bus?

The minimum duration of a journey on bus from Zürich to Lugano is 2h40. The maximum duration, on the other hand, is 8h05. On average, a Zürich-Lugano journey by bus takes 4h01.

When is the first bus Zürich Lugano leaving?

The first bus from Zürich to Lugano departs at 13h58, while the last one leaves at 21h13.

How many bus Zürich Lugano are there every day ?

Every day, there are approximately 5 bus from Zürich to Lugano.

How much does a train ticket from Zürich to Lugano cost?

Your train Zürich-Lugano journey will cost you a minimum of 47 €. On average, you can book your train ticket for this trip at 88 €, while it can rise, during peak times, to 186 €. The price of this journey depends in part on when you conduct your search and make your reservation. The earlier you do it, the better for your wallet!

How long does the trip from Zürich to Lugano take by train?

Your train Zürich-Lugano journey will be at least 1h53 long. On average, expect this journey to last 2h05, with a maximum travel time of 5h17.

What is the departure time of the train from Zürich to Lugano?

The very first journey by train Zürich-Lugano departs at 13h59. If you want to leave later, you can still take a train from Zürich to Lugano at 21h13. This is the last daily schedule for this journey.

How many train are there from Zürich to Lugano per day?

Every day, you have the choice of 25 train Zürich-Lugano that are in circulation. In other words, you have plenty of departure and arrival times to choose from. But be careful, as the ticket prices also vary accordingly!

How much does a carpooling Zürich Lugano cost?

Expect at least 9 € for a carpooling from Zürich to Lugano. Depending on the period of your search, the price of the Zürich ➜ Lugano journey can rise to 38 €. A carpooling Zürich Lugano costs an average of 21 €.

How long is the trip Zürich Lugano by carpooling?

You can expect at least 2h20 for a carpooling from Zürich to Lugano. Your trip from Zürich to Lugano can take up to 3h30 depending on the time of day and the carpooling company you choose. Your Zürich ➜ Lugano trip in carpooling lasts on average 2h39.

When is the first carpooling Zürich Lugano leaving?

Would you like to know the first and last departure times of your carpooling from Zürich to Lugano? You're in the right place! Every day, the first departure of the carpooling Zürich ➜ Lugano takes place at 13h59. Conversely, the very last departure is at 21h13. Are you more of a morning person or always leaving at the last minute?

How many carpooling Zürich Lugano are there every day ?

3 carpoolings from Zürich to Lugano circulate every day. You have no excuse not to travel.

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