The cheapest and fastest buses from Chur to Lugano
Cheapest price
€22
Average price
€41
Fastest journey
2 h 50 m
Average duration
3 h 2 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
104 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Chur to Lugano is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chur to Lugano will cost around €41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €22.
Of the 3 buses that leave Chur for Lugano on Wed, May 06, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 06 the direct buses cover the 104 km distance in an average of 3 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .
On Wed, May 06 the slowest buses will take 3 h 16 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.
7:08 AM3h16Chur10:24 AMLugano€221One-way0 transfers
9:08 AM2h50Chur11:58 AMLugano€491One-way0 transfers
8:58 AM3h00Chur11:58 AMLugano€521One-way0 transfers
9:08 AM2h50Chur11:58 AMLugano€491One-way0 transfers
8:58 AM3h00Chur11:58 AMLugano€521One-way0 transfers
7:08 AM3h16Chur10:24 AMLugano€221One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Chur to Lugano
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Chur to Lugano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, and a train costs an average of €22.
Distance: 104 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
€62 Average price Cheapest | €84 Average price |
2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Chur to Lugano bus times
The table below shows live departures for Chur to Lugano buses for today, Tuesday, May 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EXB 171 817105 | 817105 · IC 2 865 | 865 | 8:08 AM Chur | 2h50 | 10:58 AM Lugano, Stazione | 1 transfer | |
EXB 171 817105 | 817105 · B 311 1831 | 1831 · RE 80 25819 | 25819 | 8:08 AM Chur | 3h16 | 11:24 AM Lugano, Stazione | 2 transfers | |
EXB 171 817105 | 817105 · B 311 1831 | 1831 · RE 80 25819 | 25819 · B 4 4094 | 4094 | 8:08 AM Chur | 3h29 | 11:37 AM Lugano | 3 transfers | |
EXB 171 817105 | 817105 · IC 2 865 | 865 · B 5 5123 | 5123 | 8:08 AM Chur | 3h01 | 11:09 AM Lugano | 2 transfers | |
EXB 171 817107 | 817107 · EC 15 | 15 | 8:58 AM Chur | 2h30 | 11:28 AM Lugano, Stazione | 1 transfer | |
EXB 171 817107 | 817107 · EC 15 | 15 · B 5 5135 | 5135 | 8:58 AM Chur | 2h41 | 11:39 AM Lugano | 2 transfers | |
EXB 171 817111 | 817111 · IC 2 869 | 869 · B 5 5171 | 5171 | 10:08 AM Chur | 3h01 | 1:09 PM Lugano | 2 transfers | |
EXB 171 817111 | 817111 · IC 2 869 | 869 | 10:08 AM Chur | 2h50 | 12:58 PM Lugano, Stazione | 1 transfer | |
EXB 171 817111 | 817111 · B 311 1839 | 1839 · RE 80 25823 | 25823 | 10:08 AM Chur | 3h16 | 1:24 PM Lugano, Stazione | 2 transfers | |
EXB 171 817111 | 817111 · B 311 1839 | 1839 · RE 80 25823 | 25823 · B 4 4126 | 4126 | 10:08 AM Chur | 3h29 | 1:37 PM Lugano | 3 transfers | |
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Compare prices and tickets Chur to Lugano by bus or train
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Chur to Lugano
Buses from Chur to Lugano run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €22 if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:25. The fastest bus covers the 104 km distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 104 km |
Average bus duration 2h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price €22 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 2h 40m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 28 days |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar from Chur to LuganoYou can travel by bus between Chur to Lugano with BlaBlaCar for as low as €22. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Chur to Lugano
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chur to Lugano by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lugano, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Chur to Lugano
- 06:00-20:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Bahnhofplatz (in the station)
- Ristorante Italiano (in the station)
- Swiss Delights Café (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 2, 3 Train: S1, S2

