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MASI Lugano at LAC
Lugano’s flagship art museum presents modern and contemporary exhibitions in a lakeside cultural centre. A top stop for architecture, art and temporary shows.
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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Chur to Lugano
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 07 Sept
Cheapest price on 07 Sept
£38
Average ticket price on 07 Sept
£64
Fastest journey on 07 Sept
2 h 30 m
Average journey duration on 07 Sept
2 h 47 m
Buses on 07 Sept
10
Distance
104 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Chur to Lugano is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chur to Lugano will cost around £64 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £38.
Fast coaches
To travel from Chur to Lugano you need to make at least one change.
EXB 171 817111 | 817111 · IC 2 869 | 86910:082h50Chur12:58Lugano, Stazione£381One-way1 change- EXB 171 817111 | 817111 · IC 2 869 | 869 · B 3 3191 | 319110:083h02Chur13:10Lugano£401One-way2 changes
- EXB 171 817111 | 817111 · B 311 1839 | 1839 · RE 80 25823 | 2582310:083h16Chur13:24Lugano, Stazione£551One-way2 changes
- EXB 171 817111 | 817111 · B 311 1839 | 1839 · RE 80 25823 | 25823 · B 4 4126 | 412610:083h29Chur13:37Lugano£571One-way3 changes
- EXB 171 817105 | 817105 · IC 2 865 | 8658:082h50Chur10:58Lugano, Stazione£671One-way1 change
- EXB 171 817107 | 817107 · EC 15 | 158:582h30Chur11:28Lugano, Stazione£721One-way1 change
- EXB 171 817107 | 817107 · EC 15 | 15 · B 3 3155 | 31558:582h42Chur11:40Lugano£741One-way2 changes
- EXB 171 817105 | 817105 · IC 2 865 | 8658:082h50Chur10:58Lugano, Stazione£671One-way1 change
- EXB 171 817111 | 817111 · IC 2 869 | 86910:082h50Chur12:58Lugano, Stazione£381One-way1 change
- EXB 171 817105 | 817105 · IC 2 865 | 865 · B 3 3143 | 31438:083h02Chur11:10Lugano£691One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Chur to Lugano
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Chur to Lugano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £57 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 2h 41m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £57, while a train costs an average of £81.
Distance: 104 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
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£57 Average Price Cheapest | £81 Average Price | £64 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Chur to Lugano is a coach with an average price of £57.
This is compared to other travel options from Chur to Lugano:
A coach is £25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chur to Lugano costing on average £81.
The fastest way to travel from Chur to Lugano is by coach with an average journey time of 2h 11m.
Other travel options to Lugano take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 9m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Chur and Lugano including taking a coach and train.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.
Tickets start at around £57 compared to roughly £64 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £7. The journey takes 2h 11m versus 2h 7m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Live departures
Chur to Lugano bus times
The table below shows live departures for Chur to Lugano coaches for tomorrow, Monday 7 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXB 171 817105 | 817105 · B 311 1831 | 1831 · RE 80 25819 | 25819 | 8:08 Chur | 3h16 | 11:24 Lugano, Stazione | 2 changes | |
| EXB 171 817105 | 817105 · IC 2 865 | 865 | 8:08 Chur | 2h50 | 10:58 Lugano, Stazione | 1 change | |
| EXB 171 817105 | 817105 · B 311 1831 | 1831 · RE 80 25819 | 25819 · B 4 4094 | 4094 | 8:08 Chur | 3h29 | 11:37 Lugano | 3 changes | |
| EXB 171 817105 | 817105 · IC 2 865 | 865 · B 3 3143 | 3143 | 8:08 Chur | 3h02 | 11:10 Lugano | 2 changes | |
| EXB 171 817107 | 817107 · EC 15 | 15 | 8:58 Chur | 2h30 | 11:28 Lugano, Stazione | 1 change | |
| EXB 171 817107 | 817107 · EC 15 | 15 · B 3 3155 | 3155 | 8:58 Chur | 2h42 | 11:40 Lugano | 2 changes | |
| EXB 171 817111 | 817111 · B 311 1839 | 1839 · RE 80 25823 | 25823 · B 4 4126 | 4126 | 10:08 Chur | 3h29 | 13:37 Lugano | 3 changes | |
| EXB 171 817111 | 817111 · B 311 1839 | 1839 · RE 80 25823 | 25823 | 10:08 Chur | 3h16 | 13:24 Lugano, Stazione | 2 changes | |
| EXB 171 817111 | 817111 · IC 2 869 | 869 | 10:08 Chur | 2h50 | 12:58 Lugano, Stazione | 1 change | |
| EXB 171 817111 | 817111 · IC 2 869 | 869 · B 3 3191 | 3191 | 10:08 Chur | 3h02 | 13:10 Lugano | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Chur to Lugano
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Buses from Chur to Lugano run on average 14 times per day, taking around 2h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £41 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 23:25. The fastest coach covers the 104 km distance in 2h 30m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 104 km |
Average bus duration 2h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £41 |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 2h 30m |
First bus 0:25 |
Last bus 23:25 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar from Chur to LuganoYou can travel by bus between Chur to Lugano with BlaBlaCar for as low as £41. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: \Bla\" for quiet, \"BlaBla\" for talkative, and \"BlaBlaBla\" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys."
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BlaBlaCar frequency
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Complete guide to Lugano
Things to do in Lugano
Discover the best of Lugano — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lugano trip today.
- Recommended
Museo delle Culture
A lakeside museum in Villa Ciani with exhibitions on Swiss customs, arts and regional culture. It is a manageable visit near the city centre and park.
- Recommended
Museo delle Dogane Svizzere
Museum of customs and smuggling history in Cantine di Gandria. It offers a distinctive local story in a scenic lakeside setting reached on foot or by boat.
- Must visit
Piazza della Riforma
Elegant central square facing the lake, lined with historic buildings and arcades. It is the classic meeting point for views, walks and city atmosphere.
- Must visit
Parco Ciani
Large lakeside park with mature trees, lawns, sculptures and open views. Ideal for a relaxed stroll close to museums, the waterfront and the city centre.
- Must visit
Lungolago di Lugano
The main promenade along Lake Lugano, popular for walking, photographs and easy access to cultural sites. A simple way to enjoy the city’s lakeside setting.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
Polenta
Creamy polenta from maize meal, a staple in Ticino often served with braised meats or cheese. It reflects the region’s Alpine-Italian food heritage.
- Gluten-free
Brasato al Merlot
Slow-cooked beef braise in red wine, traditionally served with polenta. It is a classic celebratory dish in Ticino and northern Italian-influenced homes.
- Gluten-free
Salame ticinese
Air-dried raw salami from Ticino pork, seasoned and cured. It is a traditional local charcuterie eaten as an antipasto or with bread and wine.
Ristorante Galerie Arté al Lago
Elegant dining room in central Lugano offering refined Italian cuisine, seafood and tasting menus in a formal atmosphere.
Grotto della Salute
Historic grotto-style venue known for Ticinese classics, local wines and a relaxed traditional atmosphere near the centre.
La Cucina di Alice
Well-known lakeside restaurant serving fish, pasta and regional dishes with scenic views and a polished but approachable setting.
Swiss franc (CHF, Fr.)
Lugano is pricier than many Swiss and Italian-border cities, with high hotel rates, dining costs and everyday expenses; public transport is efficient but not cheap.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- CHF 15-25 for fast food or a simple lunch.
- Mid-range
- CHF 30-50 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- CHF 90+ per person for upscale restaurants.
- Coffee
- CHF 3.50-5.50 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for excellent service in restaurants; round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafés.
SBB Mobile
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Prices
- Single ticket
- CHF 2.60
- Day pass
- CHF 5.20
To the city centre
Lugano, Via Ciani -> Piazza Riforma, Lugano
- Distance
- 1 km
- Travel time
- 10 min
- Arcobaleno tickets are zone-based and valid across buses, trains and the Lugano station funicular within the purchased zones.
- The Arcobaleno app is no longer available in app stores; use SBB Mobile to plan journeys and buy public transport tickets in Lugano.
FAQs: Chur to Lugano coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chur to Lugano by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lugano, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap coach tickets from Chur to Lugano can start from as little as £41 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Chur to Lugano is £57; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Chur to Lugano is 2h 30m to travel the 104 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Chur to Lugano leaves at 0:25. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Chur to Lugano leaves at 23:25.
Yes, there are 1 direct coaches a day from Chur to Lugano with BlaBlaCar. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Chur to Lugano, you can count on BlaBlaCar for the best way to get you to Lugano. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Chur and Lugano and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Chur, Bahnhofplatz, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Varese, Piazzale Fratelli Kennedy, located 0 away from the city centre.
A trip to Lugano from Chur is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2h 30m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Chur to Lugano is November.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Chur and Lugano including taking a coach and train.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Chur to Lugano.
No, the coach from Chur to Lugano has no accessibility options.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Chur to Lugano.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Chur to Lugano.
No, luggage for the coach from Chur to Lugano needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Chur to Lugano.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Chur to Lugano.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Chur to Lugano.
No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Chur to Lugano.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Chur and Lugano
Most Chur to Lugano buses use the Chur, Bahnhofplatz to Varese, Piazzale Fratelli Kennedy station pair. Use this guide to compare Chur and Lugano bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Departure bus stations in Chur
Arrival bus stations in Lugano
Which Chur station do buses to Lugano leave from?
Buses from Chur to Lugano leave from Chur, Bahnhofplatz. The station is from Chur city centre at Bahnhofplatz, 7000 Chur, Switzerland.
Chur, BahnhofplatzBahnhofplatz, 7000 Chur, Switzerland
City-centre transport
Getting to Chur, Bahnhofplatz from Chur city centre
TrainR16, Re6 · 7m · every ~2 min
Bus10, 11, 12, 9 · 3m · £3 · every ~18 min
Chur, Bahnhofplatz bus station facilities and services
Chur, Bahnhofplatz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Bahnhofplatz (in the station), Ristorante Italiano (in the station), Swiss Delights Café (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Chur, Bahnhofplatz.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Chur, Bahnhofplatz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Chur, Bahnhofplatz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Chur, Bahnhofplatz: Elevators, ramps.
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