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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich HB to Lugano FLP
Cheapest price
£51
Average price
£66
Fastest journey
1 h 53 m
Average duration
1 h 55 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
156 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich HB to Lugano FLP is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich HB to Lugano FLP will cost around £66 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £51.
Of the 4 trains that leave Zurich HB for Lugano FLP every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 156 km distance in an average of 1 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 53 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 57 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Zurich HB to Lugano FLP
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich HB to Lugano FLP among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a flight costs an average of £60.
Distance: 156 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£57 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest | £197 Average Price |
2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration 2h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Zurich HB to Lugano FLP train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich HB to Lugano FLP trains for today, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:05 Zurich HB | 1h53 | 11:58 Lugano FLP | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 22 December | |||||
| 06:05 Zurich HB | 1h57 | 08:02 Lugano FLP | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:05 Zurich HB | 1h53 | 08:58 Lugano FLP | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:33 Zurich HB | 1h55 | 09:28 Lugano FLP | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich HB to Lugano FLP
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Trains from Zurich HB to Lugano FLP run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £36 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:05, the last at 10:05. The fastest train covers the 156 km distance in 1h 53m.
Distance 156 km |
Average train duration 2h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 53m |
First train 06:05 |
Last train 10:05 |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), Südostbahn from Zurich HB to Lugano FLP trainsSBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), Südostbahn trains will get you between Zurich HB and Lugano FLP from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Zurich HB to Lugano FLP train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich HB to Lugano FLP by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lugano FLP, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Zurich HB and Lugano FLP
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Shower
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
- Restaurant Au Premier
- Brasserie Federal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
- Hotel St. Gotthard
- Central Plaza Hotel
- Cost CHF 12
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1,300 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
- Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44
- Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
WifiLockersParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Via Maraini.
- Ristorante Grand Café Al Porto
- Ristorante Trani
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Lugano Dante Center
- Hotel Federale Lugano
- Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano
- Located in the main hall
- 116 places
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for trains to Ponte Tresa
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Funicular: Connection to Lugano city center
Most popular train connections from Zurich HB
Most popular trains to and from Lugano FLP and Zurich HB
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