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The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Lugano

Showing times and prices for 15 Jun

Cheapest price

£47

Average price

£63

Fastest journey

1 h 53 m

Average duration

1 h 54 m

Trains per day

Distance

155 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Lugano is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Zurich to Lugano will cost around £63 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £47.

Fast trains

Of the 16 trains that leave Zurich for Lugano every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 155 km distance in an average of 1 h 54 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 55 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.

IR 46 2417 | 2417 · IC 21 667 | 667

10:051h53

Zurich HB

11:58Lugano, Stazione

£471One-way

1 change

IC 2 865 | 865

09:051h53

Zurich HB

10:58Lugano, Stazione

£481One-way

0 changes

RE 48 4915 | 4915 · IR 46 2417 | 2417 · IC 21 667 | 667

09:482h10

Zürich Oerlikon

11:58Lugano, Stazione

£491One-way

2 changes

S 5 18535 | 18535 · IR 46 2417 | 2417 · IC 21 667 | 667

09:462h12

Zurich Altstetten

11:58Lugano, Stazione

£501One-way

2 changes

RE 48 4913 | 4913 · IC 2 865 | 865

08:482h10

Zürich Oerlikon

10:58Lugano, Stazione

£501One-way

1 change

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Zurich to Lugano

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Lugano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg.

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Most popular Train	Coach	Flight
£61 Average Price	£17 Average Price Cheapest	£203 Average Price
2h 34m average duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	3h 25m average duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	11h 49m average duration 8h 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions	0.5 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Zurich to Lugano train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Sunday 15 June

Last updated at 08:39

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
IR 46 2413 \| 2413 · IC 21 663 \| 663	06:05 Zurich HB	1h53	07:58 Lugano, Stazione	1 change
IC 1 710 \| 710 · EC 113 \| 113	06:14 Zürich Oerlikon	2h14	08:28 Lugano, Stazione	1 change
S 5 18529 \| 18529 · EC 113 \| 113	06:16 Zurich Altstetten	2h12	08:28 Lugano, Stazione	1 change
EC 113 \| 113	06:33 Zurich HB	1h55	08:28 Lugano, Stazione	0 changesdirect
S 5 18531 \| 18531 · IC 2 865 \| 865	06:46 Zurich Altstetten	2h12	08:58 Lugano, Stazione	1 change
RE 48 4913 \| 4913 · IC 2 865 \| 865	06:48 Zürich Oerlikon	2h10	08:58 Lugano, Stazione	1 change
IC 2 865 \| 865	07:05 Zurich HB	1h53	08:58 Lugano, Stazione	0 changesdirect
IC 1 712 \| 712 · IR 75 2112 \| 2112 · S 2 21235 \| 21235 · IC 21 667 \| 667	07:14 Zürich Oerlikon	2h44	09:58 Lugano, Stazione	3 changes
IC 1 712 \| 712 · EC 13 \| 13	07:14 Zürich Oerlikon	2h14	09:28 Lugano, Stazione	1 change
S 5 18533 \| 18533 · EC 13 \| 13	07:16 Zurich Altstetten	2h12	09:28 Lugano, Stazione	1 change
S 5 18533 \| 18533 · IR 75 2112 \| 2112 · S 2 21235 \| 21235 · IC 21 667 \| 667	07:16 Zurich Altstetten	2h42	09:58 Lugano, Stazione	3 changes
EC 13 \| 13	07:33 Zurich HB	1h55	09:28 Lugano, Stazione	0 changesdirect
IR 75 2112 \| 2112 · S 2 21235 \| 21235 · IC 21 667 \| 667	07:35 Zurich HB	2h23	09:58 Lugano, Stazione	2 changes
S 5 18535 \| 18535 · IR 46 2417 \| 2417 · IC 21 667 \| 667	07:46 Zurich Altstetten	2h12	09:58 Lugano, Stazione	2 changes
RE 48 4915 \| 4915 · IR 46 2417 \| 2417 · IC 21 667 \| 667	07:48 Zürich Oerlikon	2h10	09:58 Lugano, Stazione	2 changes
IR 46 2417 \| 2417 · IC 21 667 \| 667	08:05 Zurich HB	1h53	09:58 Lugano, Stazione	1 change
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Zurich to Lugano?

The best time to book your train from Zurich to Lugano is 28 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Zurich to Lugano route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Zurich to Lugano per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Zurich to Lugano.

Trains

from £44

Flights

from £202

Journey information

Overview: Train from Zurich to Lugano

Switzerland

Trains from Zurich to Lugano run on average 13 times per day, taking around 2h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.

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

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £13

Distance

154 km

Average train duration

2h 4m

Cheapest ticket price

£21

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

1h 53m

First train

05:05

Last train

22:05

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £13

Train providers: SBB trains Zurich to Lugano

For as little as £41 you can travel by train to Lugano from Zurich with SBB. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this journey.

SBB is the national railway company of Switzerland which operates trains from Zurich to Lugano. It operates a wide range of trains, including InterCity, InterRegio, RegioExpress, Regio, S-Bahn, and InterCityExpress. InterCity trains are the fastest, with speeds of up to 200 km/h, while Regio trains are the slowest, with speeds of up to 120 km/h. SBB also offers a variety of ticket types, such as the Swiss Travel Pass, Half-Fare Card, and Super Saver tickets. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a restaurant car. The most popular routes for SBB are from Zurich to Geneva, Basel to Bern, and Geneva to Lausanne.

SBB from Zurich to Lugano train information:

Average Duration: 1 h 53 min
Cheapest Price: £41

FAQs: Zurich to Lugano train

FAQs: Travel by train from Zurich to Lugano easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Zurich to Lugano.

Cheap train tickets from Zurich to Lugano can start from as little as £33 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Zurich to Lugano is £54; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time between Zurich and Lugano is on average 1 h 53 min for the 95 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go between Zurich and Lugano by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Zurich to Lugano leaves at 00: 05. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Zurich to Lugano leaves at 23: 51.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Zurich to Lugano without having to change trains with SBB. There are 3 direct trains from Zurich to Lugano each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Take the Zurich to Lugano train with SBB. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the journey between Zurich and Lugano as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 51.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Zurich HB, which is located around 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Lugano, located 0.2 miles (356 m) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Lugano from Zurich is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 53 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Zurich to Lugano is October.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel to Lugano from Zurich including taking a coach, train or flight.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Zurich and Lugano

Zurich

Lugano

The major train station for departures in Zurich is Zürich HB. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Zürich HB for your trip from Zurich to Lugano.

Zürich HB