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The cheapest and fastest trains from Lugano to Zurich

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 18

Cheapest price on Sep 18

€45

Average ticket price on Sep 18

€71

Fastest journey on Sep 18

1 h 53 m

Average journey duration on Sep 18

1 h 53 m

Trains on Sep 18

109

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 €45.

Fast trains

On Fri, Sep 18, we found 109 trains from Lugano to Zurich, including 22 direct services.

On Fri, Sep 18 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, Sep 18 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.

S 10 25104 | 25104 · IC 2 862 | 862
4:32 AM2h23
Lugano, Stazione
6:55 AMZurich HB
€451One-way
1 transfer
S 10 25104 | 25104 · IC 2 862 | 862 · RE 48 4910 | 4910
4:32 AM2h38
Lugano, Stazione
7:10 AMZürich Oerlikon
€471One-way
2 transfers
S 10 25104 | 25104 · IC 2 862 | 862 · S 5 18524 | 18524
4:32 AM2h42
Lugano, Stazione
7:14 AMZurich Altstetten
€471One-way
2 transfers
IC 21 696 | 696 · S 2 21290 | 21290 · IR 75 2593 | 2593
10:02 PM2h23
Lugano, Stazione
12:25 AMZurich HB
€481One-way
2 transfers
IC 21 696 | 696 · IR 46 2442 | 2442
10:02 PM1h53
Lugano, Stazione
11:55 PMZurich HB
€481One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight 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 an average ticket price of €22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, while a flight costs an average of €143.

Distance: 155 km

Compare train with

Most popular Train	Bus	Flight	Driving
€56 Average price	€22 Average price Cheapest	€143 Average price	€82 Average price (fuel + tolls)
2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	2h 49m Average total duration 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	2h 55m Average total duration 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time*	2h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door)
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions	0.5 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions	- CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company	Most popular airline	Your own car or car rental
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

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

The cheapest way to travel from Lugano to Zurich is a bus with an average price of €22.

This is compared to other travel options from Lugano to Zurich:

A bus is €34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lugano to Zurich costing on average €56.

A bus is €121 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lugano to Zurich costing on average €143.

The fastest way to travel from Lugano to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 55m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 16m.

Bus takes on average 2h 19m.

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

Live departures

Lugano to Zurich train times

The table below shows live departures for Lugano to Zurich trains for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
EC 10 \| 10 · IC 1 711 \| 711	8:30 AM Lugano, Stazione	2h12	10:42 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	8:30 AM Lugano, Stazione	1h57	10:27 AM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
IC 2 870 \| 870 · RE 48 4918 \| 4918	9:02 AM Lugano, Stazione	2h08	11:10 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
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	9:02 AM Lugano, Stazione	1h53	10:55 AM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
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
EC 12 \| 12 · IC 1 713 \| 713	9:30 AM Lugano, Stazione	2h12	11:42 AM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
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 · 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 · IC 1 715 \| 715	10:02 AM Lugano, Stazione	2h40	12:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon	3 transfers
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 · S 2 21242 \| 21242 · IR 75 2575 \| 2575	10:02 AM Lugano, Stazione	2h23	12:25 PM Zurich HB	2 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	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 2 874 \| 874 · S 5 18548 \| 18548	11:02 AM Lugano, Stazione	2h12	1:14 PM Zurich Altstetten	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	12:02 PM Lugano, Stazione	1h53	1:55 PM Zurich HB	1 transfer
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 · S 5 18552 \| 18552	12:02 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h12	2:14 PM Zurich Altstetten	2 transfers
EC 150 \| 150 · S 5 18554 \| 18554	12:30 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h14	2:44 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
EC 150 \| 150 · IC 1 719 \| 719	12:30 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h12	2:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
EC 150 \| 150	12:30 PM Lugano, Stazione	1h57	2:27 PM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
IC 2 878 \| 878	1:02 PM Lugano, Stazione	1h53	2:55 PM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
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 · RE 48 4926 \| 4926	1:02 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h08	3:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
EC 30 \| 30 · IC 1 721 \| 721	1:30 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h12	3:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
EC 30 \| 30	1:30 PM Lugano, Stazione	1h57	3:27 PM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
EC 30 \| 30 · S 5 18558 \| 18558	1:30 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h14	3:44 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
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
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 · 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 · 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	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
EC 16 \| 16	2:30 PM Lugano, Stazione	1h57	4:27 PM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
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
IC 2 882 \| 882	3:02 PM Lugano, Stazione	1h53	4:55 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
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 · RE 48 4932 \| 4932	4:02 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h08	6:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2 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 · 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 · S 5 18568 \| 18568	4:02 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h12	6:14 PM Zurich Altstetten	2 transfers
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
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
EC 20 \| 20 · IC 1 727 \| 727	4:30 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h12	6:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
EC 20 \| 20	4:30 PM Lugano, Stazione	1h57	6:27 PM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
EC 20 \| 20 · S 5 18570 \| 18570	4:30 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h14	6:44 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
IC 2 886 \| 886 · S 5 18572 \| 18572	5:02 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h12	7:14 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
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
EC 22 \| 22 · S 5 18574 \| 18574	5:30 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h14	7:44 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
EC 22 \| 22 · IC 1 729 \| 729	5:30 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h12	7:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
EC 22 \| 22	5:30 PM Lugano, Stazione	1h57	7:27 PM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
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 · 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 · IC 1 731 \| 731	6:02 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h40	8:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon	3 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 · IR 46 2434 \| 2434	6:02 PM Lugano, Stazione	1h53	7:55 PM Zurich HB	1 transfer
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
EC 24 \| 24 · S 5 18578 \| 18578	6:30 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h14	8:44 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
EC 24 \| 24	6:30 PM Lugano, Stazione	1h57	8:27 PM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
EC 24 \| 24 · IC 1 731 \| 731	6:30 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h12	8:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon	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 · S 5 18582 \| 18582	7:30 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h14	9:44 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
EC 36 \| 36 · IC 1 733 \| 733	7:30 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h12	9:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
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 · IC 1 735 \| 735	8:02 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h40	10:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon	3 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 · 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 · IR 46 2438 \| 2438	8:02 PM Lugano, Stazione	1h53	9:55 PM Zurich HB	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
EC 26 \| 26 · IC 1 735 \| 735	8:30 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h12	10:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
EC 26 \| 26	8:30 PM Lugano, Stazione	1h57	10:27 PM Zurich HB	0 transfersDirect
EC 26 \| 26 · S 5 18586 \| 18586	8:30 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h14	10:44 PM Zurich Altstetten	1 transfer
IC 2 894 \| 894 · RE 48 4942 \| 4942	9:02 PM Lugano, Stazione	2h08	11:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon	1 transfer
Friday, September 18
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 · RE 48 4910 \| 4910	4:32 AM Lugano, Stazione	2h38	7:10 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2 transfers
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
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Lugano to Zurich

Switzerland

Trains from Lugano to Zurich run on average 20 times per day, taking around 1h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €38 if you book in advance.

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 49m.

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

Distance

155 km

Average train duration

1h 59m

Cheapest ticket price

€38

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

1h 49m

First train

12:05 AM

Last train

11:05 PM

Cheapest Month

May

Cheapest Day

Sat

High Season

Jul - Sep

Low Season

Jan - Mar

Busiest Day

Tue

Least Busy Day

Thu

Best time to book

5 days

Price information

Train companies: SBB from Lugano to Zurich trainsSBB trains will get you between Lugano and Zurich from €38. 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 SBB Duration

1h 49m

Cheapest SBB Price

€38

SBB frequency

15 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

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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 €40 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Lugano to Zurich is €56; 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 51m 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 51m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

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

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

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Lugano to Zurich

Most Lugano to Zurich trains use the Lugano, Stazione to Zürich HB station pair, with some services arriving at Zürich Oerlikon. Use this guide to compare Lugano and Zurich train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Lugano

Arrival train stations in Zurich

Which Lugano station do trains to Zurich leave from?

Trains from Lugano to Zurich leave from Lugano, Stazione. The station is from Lugano city centre at 6900 Lugano, Switzerland.

Lugano, Stazione6900 Lugano, Switzerland Accessibility

City-centre transport

Getting to Lugano, Stazione from Lugano city centre

Bus6 · 7m · €3 · every ~10 min

6 · 10m · €3 · every ~10 min

461 · 12m · €6 · every ~5 min

Lugano, Stazione train station facilities and services

Lugano, Stazione has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Lugano, Stazione.

Lugano-Paradiso6900 Paradiso, Switzerland Parking

City-centre transport

Getting to Lugano-Paradiso from Lugano city centre

Lugano-Paradiso is 1 km from Lugano city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainS10, S, Re80, Re84, S90 · 3m · €2 · every ~11 min

Bus1, 2 · 8m · €3 · every ~19 min

434 · 10m · €2 · every ~3 min

2 · 23m · €3 · every ~9 min

Lugano-Paradiso train station facilities and services

Lugano-Paradiso has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, WC, Hotel, and Bike Rental.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Lugano-Paradiso.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

ATMs are available at Lugano-Paradiso.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Lugano-Paradiso: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Lugano-Paradiso: Bike Rental.

Lugano Città (funicolare)6900 Lugano, Switzerland Accessibility

City-centre transport

Getting to Lugano Città (funicolare) from Lugano city centre

Bus6 · 8m · €3 · every ~10 min

6 · 11m · €3 · every ~10 min

461 · 15m · €6 · every ~5 min