How to get from Zurich to Lugano
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Zurich to Lugano by price and travel time.
- 154 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 1h 55m
- 28 train departures a day with SBB
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 26 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Zurich to Lugano: bus, train. The two cities are about 154 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 26 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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154 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €41Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 1h 55mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €16Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 2h 40mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€41Omio catalogue, Oct 201h 55m · directSee Train details
- Bus€16Omio catalogue, Oct 202h 40m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Zurich to Lugano: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Zurich Airport → Luganobus
FlixBus·2h 40m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Zurich to Lugano
SBB runs 28 scheduled departures a day, the first at 06:05 and the last at 21:05.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| SBBtrain | 28 | 06:05 | 21:05 |
| FlixBusbus | 4 | 02:05 | 13:05 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 20 | — | — |
All departuresSBB
- 06:05
- 06:33
- 07:05
- 07:33
- 08:05
- 08:33
- 09:05
- 09:33
- 10:05
- 10:33
- 11:05
- 11:33
- 12:05
- 12:33
- 13:05
- 13:33
- 14:05
- 14:33
- 15:05
- 15:33
- 16:05
- 16:33
- 17:05
- 17:33
- 18:33
- 19:05
- 19:33
- 21:05
All departuresFlixBus
- 02:05
- 06:30
- 07:30
- 13:05
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 Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, SBB; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Zurich to Lugano works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Zurich Airport to Lugano, about 2h 40m. In total it's roughly €12 over 2h 40m, direct, no transfers.
Zurich to Lugano: common questions
When is the first train from Zurich to Lugano?
The first train with SBB leaves at 06:05 and the last at 21:05, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Zurich to Lugano?
28 a day with SBB, between 06:05 and 21:05.
When is the first bus from Zurich to Lugano?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 02:05 and the last at 13:05, from Zurich Airport, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Zurich to Lugano?
4 a day with FlixBus, between 02:05 and 13:05.
Which station does the bus from Zurich to Lugano leave from?
Zurich Airport with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Lugano from Zurich?
About 154 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Zurich to Lugano?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, SBB.
What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich 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: FlixBus
Route calculated: 26 Sep 2026