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ITZurich to Lugano Train & Bus Tickets
From Zurich (Switzerland) to Lugano (Switzerland) · about 154 km
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Search Prices →Train or bus? What recent searches show
Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Zurich to Lugano, side by side.
| Train | Bus | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest fare seen | €36.25 for travel on 22 Nov 2026 (seen 25 Oct 2026) | €45.99 for travel on 5 Nov 2026 (seen 23 Oct 2026) |
| Typical journey time | about 1 h 54 min (33 journeys) | about 1 h 53 min (3 journeys) |
Last checked 1 Nov 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.
Direct trains (no change)
The timetable lists 7 direct train(s) from Zurich to Lugano on a sample day, the fastest in 1 h 53 min. Departures: 06:33, 07:05, 07:33, 08:33, 09:05, 09:33, 10:33.
Services: EC 11, EC 13, EC 15, EC 31, EC 33.
Timetable read 25 Oct 2026. Services differ by day of the week, so check the date you travel.
Zurich to Lugano: what to expect
Zurich and Lugano are about 154 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.
This is a domestic route within Switzerland, so no border formalities are required. At 154 km this is a short regional hop.
Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.
How to find cheap Zurich–Lugano tickets
- Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
- In recent searches Friday was the cheapest weekday on average (about €37.60, across 3 days).
- Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
- Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.
FAQ: Zurich to Lugano
How long does the journey from Zurich to Lugano take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 1 h 54 min by train and about 1 h 53 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 1 Nov 2026).
What is the cheapest ticket from Zurich to Lugano?
The lowest fare seen recently is €36.25 by train (SBB), for travel on 22 Nov 2026 (seen 25 Oct 2026). The lowest bus fare seen is €45.99. Friday was the cheapest weekday on average in these searches (about €37.60). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.
Is it cheaper by train or by bus from Zurich to Lugano?
In recent searches the lowest train fare was €36.25 and the lowest bus fare €45.99, so the train was cheaper. Fares change by date, so compare your own.
What is the fastest way from Zurich to Lugano?
The shortest journeys seen: train 1 h 53 min, bus 1 h 53 min.
Is there a direct train from Zurich to Lugano?
Yes. The timetable lists 7 direct train(s) on a sample day, the fastest taking 1 h 53 min. Departures: 06:33, 07:05, 07:33, 08:33, 09:05, 09:33, 10:33. Services differ by day, so check your date.