How to get from Luzern to Lugano
- 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 Luzern to Lugano: train, bus. 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 | €40Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 3h 08m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €32Reading date not recorded | 5h 18m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Train€40Omio catalogue, Oct 103h 08m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€32Reading date not recorded5h 18m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Luzern to Lugano: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Luzern → Zurichtrain
SBB·50m - 2Zurich → Zurich AirportbusCity transit·10m
- 3Zurich Airport → Luganobus
FlixBus·2h 40m
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
SBBLuzern-Zurich, Zurich-LuganoBook →City transitZurich-Zurich AirportBook →FlixBusZurich Airport-LuganoBook →On this route you travel with SBB, City transit, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Luzern to Lugano works
Start with a SBB train from Luzern to Zurich, about 50 min. Transfer in Zurich and continue by City transit bus on to Zurich Airport (10 min). Transfer in Zurich Airport and continue by FlixBus bus on to Lugano (2h 40m). In total it's roughly €32 over 5h 18m, 2 transfers.
Luzern to Lugano: common questions
Is there a train from Luzern to Lugano?
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.
Is there a bus from Luzern to Lugano?
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.
How far is Lugano from Luzern?
About 124 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Luzern to Lugano?
On this route you travel with SBB, City transit, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Luzern to Lugano?
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: SBB, City transit, FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026