Trains from Lugano to Zurich

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Lugano
    Departure location: Lugano
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Zurich
    Destination location: Zurich HB (Main Station)
    Operated by: Swiss Federal Railways ICNSwiss Federal Railways ICN
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    $71
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest
    Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Lugano
    Departure location: Lugano
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Zurich
    Destination location: Zurich HB (Main Station)
    Operated by: Swiss Federal Railways ICNSwiss Federal Railways ICN
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    $80
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Lugano
    Departure location: Lugano
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Zurich
    Destination location: Zurich HB (Main Station)
    Operated by: Swiss Federal Railways ICNSwiss Federal Railways ICN
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    $232
  • Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Lugano
    Departure location: Lugano
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Zurich
    Destination location: Zurich HB (Main Station)
    Operated by: Swiss Federal Railways ICNSwiss Federal Railways ICN
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    $232
  • Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Lugano
    Departure location: Lugano
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Zurich
    Destination location: Zurich HB (Main Station)
    Operated by: Swiss Federal Railways ICNSwiss Federal Railways ICN
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    $135
Train Lugano to Zurich: Trip Overview

Train Lugano to Zurich: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$77
Average train trip duration2h 57m
Number of daily trains6
Earliest train departure7:30 AM
Distance97 miles (156 km)
Latest train departure5:30 PM
Please note, this information is subject to change.
Train Companies

Train Companies

Train and bus companies in CH:Trenitalia, TGV inOui, ÖBB

Lugano to Zurich Trains

Information on this train trip

Daily Trains6
Earliest and Latest Train Departures7:30AM - 5:30PM
Minimum Price$71
Average Ticket Price$77
Minimum Trip Duration1h53m
Average Train Trip Duration2h57m
Distance97 miles (156 km)
Train Companies on This RouteSwiss Federal Railways
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Lugano - Zurich

The average train ticket price from Lugano to Zurich is $77. The best way to find train tickets from Lugano to Zurich is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

A train trip between Lugano and Zurich is around 2h 57m, although the fastest train will take about 1h 53m. This is the time it takes to travel the 96 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of trains from Lugano to Zurich can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 6. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Lugano to Zurich by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the train from Lugano to Zurich, you can travel comfortably and safely with Swiss Federal Railways.

Once in Zurich, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are The Grossmünster, Kunsthaus Zürich, Swiss National Museum, The Old Town, St. Peters Church.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Zurich you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Lugano and Zurich, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Lugano to Zurich.

Did you know?

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

Will you be returning to Lugano by train?

Train from Zurich to Lugano

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