How to get from Lugano to Zurich
- 154 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 2h 40m
- 31 train departures a day with SBB
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We compared the ways to travel from Lugano to Zurich. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 40m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 154 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 24, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
154 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €46Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 1h 57mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €13Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 2h 40mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€46Omio catalogue, Oct 31h 57m · directSee Train details
- Bus€13Omio catalogue, Oct 32h 40m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Lugano to Zurich: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Lugano → Zurich Airportbus
BlaBlaCar Bus·2h 40m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Lugano to Zurich
SBB runs 31 scheduled departures a day, the first at 06:30 and the last at 21:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| SBBtrain | 31 | 06:30 | 21:30 |
| FlixBusbus | 3 | 15:45 | 22:55 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 1 | 23:10 | 23:10 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
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 3
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, SBB; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Lugano to Zurich works
Start with a BlaBlaCar Bus bus from Lugano to Zurich Airport, about 2h 40m. In total it's roughly €12 over 2h 40m, direct, no transfers.
Lugano to Zurich: common questions
How long does it take to get from Lugano to Zurich?
The most useful route takes about 2h 40m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Lugano to Zurich?
The first train with SBB leaves at 06:30 and the last at 21:30, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Lugano to Zurich?
31 a day with SBB, between 06:30 and 21:30.
When is the first bus from Lugano to Zurich?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 15:45 and the last at 22:55, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Lugano to Zurich?
3 a day with FlixBus, between 15:45 and 22:55.
How far is Zurich from Lugano?
About 154 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Lugano to Zurich cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €12. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Lugano to Zurich?
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, SBB.
What is the cheapest way to get from Lugano to Zurich?
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.
Operators: BlaBlaCar Bus
Route calculated: 24 Sep 2026