How to get from Lugano to Luzern
- 124 km as the crow flies
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Lugano to Luzern: bus, train. The two cities are about 124 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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124 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €38Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 3h 30m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €36Reading date not recorded | 5h 15m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Train€38Omio catalogue, Oct 103h 30m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€36Reading date not recorded5h 15m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Lugano to Luzern: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Lugano → Zurich Airportbus
FlixBus·2h 40m - 2Zurich → Luzerntrain
SBB·50m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, SBB; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Lugano to Luzern works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Lugano to Zurich Airport, about 2h 40m. Transfer in Zurich and continue by SBB train on to Luzern (50 min). In total it's roughly €36 over 5h 15m, 1 transfer.
Lugano to Luzern: common questions
Is there a bus from Lugano to Luzern?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
Is there a train from Lugano to Luzern?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Luzern from Lugano?
About 124 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Lugano to Luzern?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, SBB.
What is the cheapest way to get from Lugano to Luzern?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026