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The cheapest and fastest trains from Lugano to Zurich

Showing times and prices for Jun 19

Cheapest price

€46

Average price

€71

Fastest journey

1 h 53 m

Average duration

1 h 53 m

Trains per day

116

Distance

155 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lugano to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Lugano to Zurich will cost around €71 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €46.

Fast trains

Of the 116 trains that leave Lugano for Zurich on Fri, Jun 19, 25 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Fri, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 155 km distance in an average of 1 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 53 m .

On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 1 h 53 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.

IC 2 894 | 894
9:02 PM1h53
Lugano, Stazione
10:55 PMZurich HB
€461One-way
0 transfers
IC 21 696 | 696 · S 2 21290 | 21290 · IR 75 2593 | 2593
10:02 PM2h23
Lugano, Stazione
12:25 AMZurich HB
€461One-way
2 transfers
IC 21 696 | 696 · IR 46 2442 | 2442
10:02 PM1h53
Lugano, Stazione
11:55 PMZurich HB
€461One-way
1 transfer
IC 2 894 | 894 · RE 48 4942 | 4942
9:02 PM2h08
Lugano, Stazione
11:10 PMZürich Oerlikon
€481One-way
1 transfer
IC 21 696 | 696 · S 2 21290 | 21290 · IR 75 2593 | 2593 · SN 6 13760 | 13760
10:02 PM2h37
Lugano, Stazione
12:39 AMZürich Oerlikon
€481One-way
3 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, flight, and bus for Lugano to Zurich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lugano to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, and a flight costs an average of €58.

Distance: 155 km

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Most popular Train	Bus	Flight
€65 Average price	€22 Average price Cheapest	€206 Average price
2h 51m Average total duration 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	2h 50m Average total duration 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions	0.5 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company	Most popular airline
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Lugano to Zurich train times

The table below shows live departures for Lugano to Zurich trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
S 10 25104 \| 25104 · IC 2 862 \| 862	4:32 AM Lugano, Stazione	2h23	6:55 AM Zurich HB	1 transfer
S 10 25104 \| 25104 · IC 2 862 \| 862 · S 5 18524 \| 18524	4:32 AM Lugano, Stazione	2h42	7:14 AM Zurich Altstetten	2 transfers
S 10 25104 \| 25104 · IC 2 862 \| 862 · RE 48 4910 \| 4910	4:32 AM Lugano, Stazione	2h38	7:10 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2 transfers
IC 2 1462 \| 1462	6:30 AM Lugano, Stazione	1h57	8:27 AM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
IC 2 1462 \| 1462 · S 5 18530 \| 18530	6:30 AM Lugano, Stazione	2h14	8:44 AM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
IC 2 1462 \| 1462 · IC 1 707 \| 707	6:30 AM Lugano, Stazione	2h12	8:42 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
IC 2 866 \| 866 · S 5 18532 \| 18532	7:02 AM Lugano, Stazione	2h12	9:14 AM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
IC 2 866 \| 866 · RE 48 4914 \| 4914	7:02 AM Lugano, Stazione	2h08	9:10 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
IC 2 866 \| 866	7:02 AM Lugano, Stazione	1h53	8:55 AM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
IC 2 1466 \| 1466 · S 5 18534 \| 18534	7:30 AM Lugano, Stazione	2h14	9:44 AM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
IC 2 1466 \| 1466	7:30 AM Lugano, Stazione	1h57	9:27 AM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
IC 2 1466 \| 1466 · IC 1 709 \| 709	7:30 AM Lugano, Stazione	2h12	9:42 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
EC 10 \| 10 · S 5 18538 \| 18538	8:30 AM Lugano, Stazione	2h14	10:44 AM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
EC 10 \| 10 · IC 1 711 \| 711	8:30 AM Lugano, Stazione	2h12	10:42 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
EC 10 \| 10	8:30 AM Lugano, Stazione	1h57	10:27 AM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
IC 2 870 \| 870	9:02 AM Lugano, Stazione	1h53	10:55 AM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
IC 2 870 \| 870 · S 5 18540 \| 18540	9:02 AM Lugano, Stazione	2h12	11:14 AM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
IC 2 870 \| 870 · RE 48 4918 \| 4918	9:02 AM Lugano, Stazione	2h08	11:10 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
EC 12 \| 12 · IC 1 713 \| 713	9:30 AM Lugano, Stazione	2h12	11:42 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
EC 12 \| 12	9:30 AM Lugano, Stazione	1h57	11:27 AM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
EC 12 \| 12 · S 5 18542 \| 18542	9:30 AM Lugano, Stazione	2h14	11:44 AM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
IC 21 672 \| 672 · S 2 21242 \| 21242 · IR 75 2575 \| 2575 · S 5 18546 \| 18546	10:02 AM Lugano, Stazione	2h42	12:44 PM Zurich Altstetten	3 transfers
IC 21 672 \| 672 · IR 46 2418 \| 2418	10:02 AM Lugano, Stazione	1h53	11:55 AM Zurich HB	1 transfer
IC 21 672 \| 672 · IR 46 2418 \| 2418 · S 5 18544 \| 18544	10:02 AM Lugano, Stazione	2h12	12:14 PM Zurich Altstetten	2 transfers
IC 21 672 \| 672 · S 2 21242 \| 21242 · IR 75 2575 \| 2575	10:02 AM Lugano, Stazione	2h23	12:25 PM Zurich HB	2 transfers
IC 21 672 \| 672 · IR 46 2418 \| 2418 · RE 48 4920 \| 4920	10:02 AM Lugano, Stazione	2h08	12:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2 transfers
IC 21 672 \| 672 · S 2 21242 \| 21242 · IR 75 2575 \| 2575 · IC 1 715 \| 715	10:02 AM Lugano, Stazione	2h40	12:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon	3 transfers
EC 14 \| 14	10:30 AM Lugano, Stazione	1h57	12:27 PM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
EC 14 \| 14 · S 5 18546 \| 18546	10:30 AM Lugano, Stazione	2h14	12:44 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
EC 14 \| 14 · IC 1 715 \| 715	10:30 AM Lugano, Stazione	2h12	12:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
IC 2 874 \| 874 · S 5 18548 \| 18548	11:02 AM Lugano, Stazione	2h12	1:14 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
IC 2 874 \| 874	11:02 AM Lugano, Stazione	1h53	12:55 PM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
IC 2 874 \| 874 · RE 48 4922 \| 4922	11:02 AM Lugano, Stazione	2h08	1:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
IC 2 1474 \| 1474	11:30 AM Lugano, Stazione	1h57	1:27 PM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
IC 2 1474 \| 1474 · IC 1 717 \| 717	11:30 AM Lugano, Stazione	2h12	1:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
IC 2 1474 \| 1474 · S 5 18550 \| 18550	11:30 AM Lugano, Stazione	2h14	1:44 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
EC 178 \| 178 · IR 46 2422 \| 2422 · S 5 18552 \| 18552	12:02 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h12	2:14 PM Zurich Altstetten	2 transfers
EC 178 \| 178 · IR 46 2422 \| 2422 · RE 48 4924 \| 4924	12:02 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h08	2:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2 transfers
EC 178 \| 178 · IR 46 2422 \| 2422	12:02 PM Lugano, Stazione	1h53	1:55 PM Zurich HB	1 transfer
EC 150 \| 150	12:30 PM Lugano, Stazione	1h57	2:27 PM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
EC 150 \| 150 · IC 1 719 \| 719	12:30 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h12	2:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
EC 150 \| 150 · S 5 18554 \| 18554	12:30 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h14	2:44 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
IC 2 878 \| 878 · RE 48 4926 \| 4926	1:02 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h08	3:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
IC 2 878 \| 878 · S 5 18556 \| 18556	1:02 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h12	3:14 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
IC 2 878 \| 878	1:02 PM Lugano, Stazione	1h53	2:55 PM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
EC 30 \| 30	1:30 PM Lugano, Stazione	1h57	3:27 PM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
EC 30 \| 30 · IC 1 721 \| 721	1:30 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h12	3:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
EC 30 \| 30 · S 5 18558 \| 18558	1:30 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h14	3:44 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
EXT 31460 \| 31460 · S 12 19263 \| 19263	1:40 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h58	4:38 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
EXT 31460 \| 31460	1:40 PM Lugano, Stazione	3h03	4:43 PM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
IC 21 680 \| 680 · IR 46 2426 \| 2426 · S 5 18560 \| 18560	2:02 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h12	4:14 PM Zurich Altstetten	2 transfers
IC 21 680 \| 680 · S 2 21258 \| 21258 · IR 75 2127 \| 2127 · IC 1 723 \| 723	2:02 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h40	4:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon	3 transfers
IC 21 680 \| 680 · S 2 21258 \| 21258 · IR 75 2127 \| 2127	2:02 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h23	4:25 PM Zurich HB	2 transfers
IC 21 680 \| 680 · IR 46 2426 \| 2426	2:02 PM Lugano, Stazione	1h53	3:55 PM Zurich HB	1 transfer
IC 21 680 \| 680 · IR 46 2426 \| 2426 · RE 48 4928 \| 4928	2:02 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h08	4:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2 transfers
IC 21 680 \| 680 · S 2 21258 \| 21258 · IR 75 2127 \| 2127 · S 5 18562 \| 18562	2:02 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h42	4:44 PM Zurich Altstetten	3 transfers
EC 16 \| 16 · IC 1 723 \| 723	2:30 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h12	4:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
EC 16 \| 16 · S 5 18562 \| 18562	2:30 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h14	4:44 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
EC 16 \| 16	2:30 PM Lugano, Stazione	1h57	4:27 PM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
IC 2 882 \| 882 · RE 48 4930 \| 4930	3:02 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h08	5:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
IC 2 882 \| 882 · S 5 18564 \| 18564	3:02 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h12	5:14 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
IC 2 882 \| 882	3:02 PM Lugano, Stazione	1h53	4:55 PM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
EC 152 \| 152 · S 5 18566 \| 18566	3:30 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h14	5:44 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
EC 152 \| 152	3:30 PM Lugano, Stazione	1h57	5:27 PM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
EC 152 \| 152 · IC 1 725 \| 725	3:30 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h12	5:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
IC 21 684 \| 684 · IR 46 2430 \| 2430 · S 5 18568 \| 18568	4:02 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h12	6:14 PM Zurich Altstetten	2 transfers
IC 21 684 \| 684 · IR 46 2430 \| 2430 · RE 48 4932 \| 4932	4:02 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h08	6:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2 transfers
IC 21 684 \| 684 · S 2 21266 \| 21266 · IR 75 2131 \| 2131	4:02 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h23	6:25 PM Zurich HB	2 transfers
IC 21 684 \| 684 · S 2 21266 \| 21266 · IR 75 2131 \| 2131 · S 5 18570 \| 18570	4:02 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h42	6:44 PM Zurich Altstetten	3 transfers
IC 21 684 \| 684 · IR 46 2430 \| 2430	4:02 PM Lugano, Stazione	1h53	5:55 PM Zurich HB	1 transfer
IC 21 684 \| 684 · S 2 21266 \| 21266 · IR 75 2131 \| 2131 · IC 1 727 \| 727	4:02 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h40	6:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon	3 transfers
EC 20 \| 20 · IC 1 727 \| 727	4:30 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h12	6:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
EC 20 \| 20 · S 5 18570 \| 18570	4:30 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h14	6:44 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
EC 20 \| 20	4:30 PM Lugano, Stazione	1h57	6:27 PM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
IC 2 886 \| 886	5:02 PM Lugano, Stazione	1h53	6:55 PM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
IC 2 886 \| 886 · RE 48 4934 \| 4934	5:02 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h08	7:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
IC 2 886 \| 886 · S 5 18572 \| 18572	5:02 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h12	7:14 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
EC 22 \| 22 · S 5 18574 \| 18574	5:30 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h14	7:44 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
EC 22 \| 22	5:30 PM Lugano, Stazione	1h57	7:27 PM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
EC 22 \| 22 · IC 1 729 \| 729	5:30 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h12	7:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
IC 21 688 \| 688 · IR 46 2434 \| 2434 · RE 48 4936 \| 4936	6:02 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h08	8:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2 transfers
IC 21 688 \| 688 · IR 46 2434 \| 2434 · S 5 18576 \| 18576	6:02 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h12	8:14 PM Zurich Altstetten	2 transfers
IC 21 688 \| 688 · S 2 21274 \| 21274 · IR 75 2135 \| 2135 · IC 1 731 \| 731	6:02 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h40	8:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon	3 transfers
IC 21 688 \| 688 · S 2 21274 \| 21274 · IR 75 2135 \| 2135	6:02 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h23	8:25 PM Zurich HB	2 transfers
IC 21 688 \| 688 · S 2 21274 \| 21274 · IR 75 2135 \| 2135 · S 5 18578 \| 18578	6:02 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h42	8:44 PM Zurich Altstetten	3 transfers
IC 21 688 \| 688 · IR 46 2434 \| 2434	6:02 PM Lugano, Stazione	1h53	7:55 PM Zurich HB	1 transfer
EC 24 \| 24 · IC 1 731 \| 731	6:30 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h12	8:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
EC 24 \| 24	6:30 PM Lugano, Stazione	1h57	8:27 PM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
EC 24 \| 24 · S 5 18578 \| 18578	6:30 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h14	8:44 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
IC 2 890 \| 890 · RE 48 4938 \| 4938	7:02 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h08	9:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
IC 2 890 \| 890	7:02 PM Lugano, Stazione	1h53	8:55 PM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
IC 2 890 \| 890 · S 5 18580 \| 18580	7:02 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h12	9:14 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
EC 36 \| 36	7:30 PM Lugano, Stazione	1h57	9:27 PM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
EC 36 \| 36 · IC 1 733 \| 733	7:30 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h12	9:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
EC 36 \| 36 · S 5 18582 \| 18582	7:30 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h14	9:44 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
IC 21 692 \| 692 · IR 46 2438 \| 2438 · S 5 18584 \| 18584	8:02 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h12	10:14 PM Zurich Altstetten	2 transfers
IC 21 692 \| 692 · S 2 21282 \| 21282 · IR 75 2589 \| 2589	8:02 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h23	10:25 PM Zurich HB	2 transfers
IC 21 692 \| 692 · IR 46 2438 \| 2438 · RE 48 4940 \| 4940	8:02 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h08	10:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2 transfers
IC 21 692 \| 692 · S 2 21282 \| 21282 · IR 75 2589 \| 2589 · S 5 18586 \| 18586	8:02 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h42	10:44 PM Zurich Altstetten	3 transfers
IC 21 692 \| 692 · S 2 21282 \| 21282 · IR 75 2589 \| 2589 · IC 1 735 \| 735	8:02 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h40	10:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon	3 transfers
IC 21 692 \| 692 · IR 46 2438 \| 2438	8:02 PM Lugano, Stazione	1h53	9:55 PM Zurich HB	1 transfer
EC 126 \| 126 · IC 1 735 \| 735	8:30 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h12	10:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
EC 126 \| 126 · S 5 18586 \| 18586	8:30 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h14	10:44 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
EC 126 \| 126	8:30 PM Lugano, Stazione	1h57	10:27 PM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
IC 2 894 \| 894 · RE 48 4942 \| 4942	9:02 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h08	11:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
IC 2 894 \| 894	9:02 PM Lugano, Stazione	1h53	10:55 PM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
IC 2 894 \| 894 · S 5 18588 \| 18588	9:02 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h12	11:14 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Lugano to Zurich?

The best time to book your train from Lugano to Zurich is 42 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Lugano to Zurich route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Lugano to Zurich per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Lugano to Zurich.

Trains

from €54

Flights

from €251

Journey information

Overview: Train from Lugano to Zurich

Switzerland

Trains from Lugano to Zurich run on average 22 times per day, taking around 2h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €44 but you can travel from only €13 by bus.

There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:05. The fastest train covers the 155 km distance in 1h 53m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from €13

Distance

155 km

Average train duration

2h 21m

Cheapest ticket price

€44

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

1h 53m

First train

12:05 AM

Last train

11:05 PM

Cheapest Month

Apr

Cheapest Day

Sat

High Season

Jul - Sep

Low Season

Jan - Mar

Busiest Day

Mon

Least Busy Day

Sat

Best time to book

28 days

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from €13

Train companies: SBB, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Lugano to Zurich trainsSBB, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Lugano and Zurich from €13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

SBB

About

SBB is Switzerland’s national railway company, operating a wide range of train services including InterCity, InterRegio, RegioExpress, Regio, S-Bahn, and international InterCityExpress connections. InterCity trains reach speeds of up to 200 km/h for fast travel between major cities, while Regio trains provide slower, more frequent local services. Ticket options include Standard and First Class, as well as passes and discounts such as the Swiss Travel Pass, Half-Fare Card, and Super Saver tickets. Onboard amenities may feature Wi-Fi, power outlets, and restaurant cars. Popular routes include Zurich–Geneva, Basel–Bern, and Geneva–Lausanne.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

1h 53m

Cheapest Price

€44

SBB frequency

22 a day

Luggage included

One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage included in ticket price

Luggage storage

Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at ends of carriages

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation possible according to ticket type conditions

Refund

Full refund provided for canceled trains

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Restaurant cars on long-distance trains, bistro service available. First class receives at-seat service

Seat reservation

Seat reservations optional in 2nd class for fee, included in 1st class tickets

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance services available with advance notice

Pets

Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs require half-price ticket. Guide dogs travel free

Quiet zone

Learn more about SBB

Trenitalia EuroCity

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

1h 53m

Trenitalia EuroCity frequency

1 a day

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

1h 53m

Cheapest Price

€100

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) frequency

16 a day

FAQs: Trains from Lugano to Zurich

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lugano to Zurich by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Zurich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Cheap train tickets from Lugano to Zurich can start from as little as €44 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Lugano to Zurich is €65; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Lugano to Zurich is 1h 53m to travel the 155 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.

The earliest train from Lugano to Zurich leaves at 12:05 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The latest train from Lugano to Zurich leaves at 11:05 PM.

Yes,there are 4 direct trains a day from Lugano to Zurich with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS). Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

When taking a train from Lugano to Zurich, you can count on SBB, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) for the best way to get you to Zurich. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Lugano and Zurich and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

A day trip to Zurich from Lugano is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 53m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Lugano to Zurich is April.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Lugano and Zurich including taking a train, flight, and bus.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Lugano to Zurich

Lugano

Zurich

The major train station for departures in Lugano is Lugano, Stazione. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Lugano, Stazione for your trip from Lugano to Zurich.

Lugano, Stazione Accessibility

Amenities at train station

Accessibility

information

Address

6900 Lugano, Switzerland

Lugano Città (funicolare) Accessibility

Amenities at train station

Accessibility

information

Address

6900 Lugano, Switzerland

Lugano-Paradiso Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

ATM

Hotel

Bike Rental

information

Address

6900 Paradiso, Switzerland

Distance to city center

1 km

The major train station for arrivals in Zurich is Zürich HB. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Zürich HB for your journey to Zurich from Lugano.

Zürich HB

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Shower

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Bahnhofplatz, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Phone Number

+41 51 220 11 11

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Distance to city center

1 km

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai

Dining

Restaurant Au Premier
Brasserie Federal

Taxis

Outside the main entrance

Accessibility

Elevators, ramps, restrooms

CHF 2

Hotel

Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
Hotel St. Gotthard
Central Plaza Hotel

Shower

Cost CHF 12

Lounge

Located in the main hall

Lost and Found Office

Located in the main hall

Bike Parking

1,300 places, mostly covered

Car Rental

Avis
Europcar
Hertz

Information Desk

Located in the main hall

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44

Public transit options for Zürich HB

Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
Bus: Several lines available
S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24

Zürich Oerlikon Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Oerlikon, Zurich, Switzerland

Phone Number

+41 900 300 300

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Distance to city center

5 km

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Andreasstrasse and Franklinstrasse

Dining

Negishi Sushi Bar
Le Muh

Taxis

Outside the main entrance

Accessibility

Elevators, ramps, restrooms

CHF 2

Hotel

Courtyard Zurich North
Swissotel Zurich
Hotel Sternen Oerlikon

Lost and Found Office

Located in the main hall

Bike Parking

72 places, 60 places

Car Rental

Avis
Europcar

Information Desk

Located in the main hall

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for S-Bahn trains
Hall 2: platform 5-8 for regional and long-distance trains

Public transit options for Zürich Oerlikon

Tram: Line 10, Line 11
Bus: Several lines available
S-Bahn: Lines S2, S6, S7, S8, S9, S14, S16, S19, S24

Zürich Altstetten Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Zürich Altstetten railway station, Altstetten, Zurich, Switzerland

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Distance to city center

5 km

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

Parking is available 24/7 with access from the main road

Dining

Restaurant Markthalle
Restaurant LaSalle

Taxis

Outside the main entrance

Accessibility

Elevators

CHF 1

Hotel

Placid Hotel Zurich
Best Western Hotel Spirgarten
H+ Hotel Zürich

Lost and Found Office

Located in the main hall

Bike Parking

240 places, covered

Car Rental

Europcar
Hertz

Information Desk

Located in the main hall

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for S-Bahn and regional trains
Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area

Public transit options for Zürich Altstetten

S-Bahn: Lines S3, S9, S12, S15
Tram: Line 4
Bus: Several lines available

Zürich Stadelhofen Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Stadelhoferstrasse 8, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Phone Number

+41 900 300 300

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available from Mühlebachstrasse

Dining

Outback Lodge
Tibits

Taxis

Outside the main entrance

Accessibility

Ramps, restrooms

CHF 2

Hotel

Hotel Opera Zurich
Small Luxury Hotel Ambassador Zurich
Hotel Seehof

Lost and Found Office

Located in the main hall

Bike Parking

1000 places, covered

Car Rental

Europcar
Hertz

Information Desk

Located in the main hall

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for S-Bahn trains
Hall 2: platform 4 for regional trains

Public transit options for Zürich Stadelhofen

Tram: Line 11, Line 15
Bus: Several lines available
S-Bahn: Lines S3, S5, S6, S7, S9, S12, S16

Zürich Hardbrücke Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Parking

Dining

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Zürich Hardplatz, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland

Phone Number

+41 51 225 78 00

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Distance to city center

3 km

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

Parking available nearby with several parking options

Dining

Brisket Southern BBQ & Bar
Les Halles

Taxis

Outside the main entrance

Accessibility

Ramps, restrooms

CHF 1

Hotel

25hours Hotel Zürich West
Sheraton Zürich Hotel
Novotel Zurich City West

Bike Parking

800 places, covered

Information Desk

Located on the main concourse

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-8 for S-Bahn and regional trains

Public transit options for Zürich Hardbrücke

Tram: Line 4, Line 8
Bus: Several lines available
S-Bahn: Lines S3, S5, S6, S7, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24

Zürich Enge Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Zürich Enge, Zurich, Switzerland

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Distance to city center

1 km

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

Parking available nearby with limited spaces

Dining

Restaurant Enge
Ristorante Frascati

Taxis

Outside the main entrance

Accessibility

Ramps, restrooms

CHF 1

Hotel

Hotel Ascot
Engimatt City & Garden Hotel
B2 Boutique Hotel + Spa

Lost and Found Office

Located in the main hall

Bike Parking

80 places, covered

Information Desk

Located in the main hall

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for S-Bahn trains

Public transit options for Zürich Enge

Tram: Line 5, Line 6, Line 7, Line 13
Bus: Several lines available

Zürich Wiedikon Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Zürich Wiedikon, Zurich, Switzerland

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Distance to city center

2 km

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from the main road

Dining

Restaurant Marktküche
Restaurant Volkshaus

Taxis

Outside the main entrance

CHF 2

Hotel

Hotel Ascot
Hotel Glockenhof
Hotel St. Gotthard

Lost and Found Office

Located in the main hall

Bike Parking

104 places, covered

Information Desk

Located in the main hall

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for S-Bahn and regional trains

Public transit options for Zürich Wiedikon

Tram: Line 9, Line 14
Bus: Several lines available
S-Bahn: Lines S2, S8, S21

Zürich Selnau Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

information

Address

8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Distance to city center

1 km

Zürich Manegg Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Bike Parking

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Zürich Manegg railway station, Zurich, Switzerland

Distance to city center

3 km

Number of platforms

Parking

Parking is available near the station, typically used by commuters

Taxis

Outside the main entrance

Accessibility

Elevators, ramps

Hotel

MEININGER Hotel Zürich Greencity
Hotel Uto Kulm

Bike Parking

56 places, covered

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

The station is a small suburban station with basic facilities, primarily serving the Sihltal line.

Public transit options for Zürich Manegg

S-Bahn: S4
Bus: Several local bus lines available

Zürich Saalsporthalle Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

information

Address

8045 Zürich, Switzerland

Distance to city center

2 km

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