Lucerne to Lugano train with SBB

Thu, 12 Nov
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Lucerne to Lugano

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 12 Nov
Cheapest price on 12 Nov
$55
Average ticket price on 12 Nov
$70
Fastest journey on 12 Nov
1 h 40 m
Average journey duration on 12 Nov
1 h 40 m
Trains on 12 Nov
50
Distance
126 km
Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Lucerne to Lugano will cost around $70 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $55.

Fast trains

On Thu, 12 Nov, we found 50 trains from Lucerne to Lugano, including 4 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 126 km distance in an average of 1 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 40 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 40 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.

  • SBBIC 21 671 | 671
    0 changes
  • SBBIC 21 667 | 667 · B 2 2117 | 2117
    1 change
  • SBBIC 21 667 | 667 · B 2 2117 | 2117 · B 4 4105 | 4105
    2 changes
  • SBBIC 21 667 | 667 · B 4 4108 | 4108
    1 change
  • SBBIC 21 659 | 659
    0 changes

Journey information

Overview: Train from Lucerne to Lugano

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Trains from Lucerne to Lugano run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $43 if you book in advance.

There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:18. The fastest train covers the 126 km distance in 1h 30m.

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
126 km
Average train duration
1h 41m
Cheapest ticket price
$43
Trains per day
7
Direct trains
2
Fastest train
1h 30m
First train
12:05 AM
Last train
11:18 PM
Cheapest Month
Aug
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Sun
Least Busy Day
Fri
Best time to book
3 days
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

Live departures

Lucerne to Lugano train times

The table below shows live departures for Lucerne to Lugano trains for tomorrow, Thursday, 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
SBBIC 21 659 | 6596:18 AM Lucerne station
1h40
7:58 AM Lugano, Stazione0 changesdirect
SBBIC 21 659 | 659 · B 4 4042 | 40426:18 AM Lucerne station
2h04
8:22 AM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico1 change
SBBIC 21 659 | 659 · B 5 5047 | 5047 · B 4 4041 | 40416:18 AM Lucerne station
1h59
8:17 AM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico2 changes
SBBIC 21 659 | 659 · B 5 5047 | 50476:18 AM Lucerne station
1h55
8:13 AM Lugano, Centro1 change
SBBIC 21 659 | 659 · B 5 5047 | 5047 · B 4 4041 | 40416:18 AM Lucerne station
1h58
8:16 AM Lugano, Piazza Manzoni2 changes
SBBS 3 21323 | 21323 · EC 11 | 116:39 AM Lucerne station
1h49
8:28 AM Lugano, Stazione1 change
SBBS 3 21323 | 21323 · EC 11 | 11 · B 5 5061 | 5061 · B 4 4049 | 40496:39 AM Lucerne station
2h07
8:46 AM Lugano, Piazza Manzoni3 changes
SBBS 3 21323 | 21323 · EC 11 | 11 · B 5 5061 | 50616:39 AM Lucerne station
2h04
8:43 AM Lugano, Centro2 changes
SBBS 3 21323 | 21323 · EC 11 | 11 · B 5 5061 | 5061 · B 4 4049 | 40496:39 AM Lucerne station
2h08
8:47 AM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico3 changes
SBBS 3 21323 | 21323 · EC 11 | 11 · B 4 4050 | 40506:39 AM Lucerne station
2h13
8:52 AM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico2 changes
SBBIR 26 2311 | 2311 · IC 2 861 | 8617:18 AM Lucerne station
1h40
8:58 AM Lugano, Stazione1 change
SBBIR 26 2311 | 2311 · IC 2 861 | 861 · B 3 3095 | 30957:18 AM Lucerne station
1h52
9:10 AM Lugano, Centro2 changes
SBBIR 26 2311 | 2311 · IC 2 861 | 861 · RE 80 25513 | 25513 · B 1 1073 | 10737:18 AM Lucerne station
1h57
9:15 AM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico3 changes
SBBIR 26 2311 | 2311 · IC 2 861 | 861 · B 4 4060 | 40607:18 AM Lucerne station
2h04
9:22 AM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico2 changes
SBBEC 13 | 13+Voralpen ExpressIR VAE 2015 | 20157:39 AM Lucerne station
1h49
9:28 AM Lugano, Stazione1 change
SBBEC 13 | 13 · B 2 2077 | 2077+Voralpen ExpressIR VAE 2015 | 20157:39 AM Lucerne station
2h01
9:40 AM Lugano2 changes
SBBIC 21 663 | 6638:18 AM Lucerne station
1h40
9:58 AM Lugano, Stazione0 changesdirect
SBBIC 21 663 | 663 · B 4 4076 | 40768:18 AM Lucerne station
2h04
10:22 AM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico1 change
SBBIC 21 663 | 663 · RE 80 25515 | 25515 · B 1 1089 | 10898:18 AM Lucerne station
1h57
10:15 AM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico2 changes
SBBIC 21 663 | 663 · B 3 3119 | 31198:18 AM Lucerne station
1h52
10:10 AM Lugano, Centro1 change
SBBEC 31 | 31+Voralpen ExpressIR VAE 2017 | 20178:39 AM Lucerne station
1h49
10:28 AM Lugano, Stazione1 change
SBBEC 31 | 31 · B 4 4084 | 4084+Voralpen ExpressIR VAE 2017 | 20178:39 AM Lucerne station
2h13
10:52 AM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico2 changes
SBBEC 31 | 31 · B 3 3131 | 3131 · B 4 4081 | 4081+Voralpen ExpressIR VAE 2017 | 20178:39 AM Lucerne station
2h08
10:47 AM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico3 changes
SBBEC 31 | 31 · B 3 3131 | 3131+Voralpen ExpressIR VAE 2017 | 20178:39 AM Lucerne station
2h01
10:40 AM Lugano, Centro2 changes
SBBIR 26 2315 | 2315 · IC 2 865 | 8659:18 AM Lucerne station
1h40
10:58 AM Lugano, Stazione1 change
SBBIR 26 2315 | 2315 · IC 2 865 | 865 · B 4 4092 | 40929:18 AM Lucerne station
2h04
11:22 AM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico2 changes
SBBIR 26 2315 | 2315 · IC 2 865 | 865 · RE 80 25517 | 25517 · B 1 1105 | 11059:18 AM Lucerne station
1h57
11:15 AM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico3 changes
SBBIR 26 2315 | 2315 · IC 2 865 | 865 · B 3 3143 | 31439:18 AM Lucerne station
1h52
11:10 AM Lugano, Centro2 changes
SBBEC 15 | 15+Voralpen ExpressIR VAE 2019 | 20199:39 AM Lucerne station
1h49
11:28 AM Lugano, Stazione1 change
SBBEC 15 | 15 · B 4 4100 | 4100+Voralpen ExpressIR VAE 2019 | 20199:39 AM Lucerne station
2h13
11:52 AM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico2 changes
SBBEC 15 | 15 · B 2 2109 | 2109 · B 4 4097 | 4097+Voralpen ExpressIR VAE 2019 | 20199:39 AM Lucerne station
2h08
11:47 AM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico3 changes
SBBEC 15 | 15 · B 2 2109 | 2109+Voralpen ExpressIR VAE 2019 | 20199:39 AM Lucerne station
2h01
11:40 AM Lugano, Centro2 changes
SBBEC 15 | 15 · B 3 3155 | 3155+Voralpen ExpressIR VAE 2019 | 20199:39 AM Lucerne station
2h01
11:40 AM Lugano, Centro2 changes
SBBIC 21 667 | 66710:18 AM Lucerne station
1h40
11:58 AM Lugano, Stazione0 changesdirect
SBBIC 21 667 | 667 · B 2 2117 | 211710:18 AM Lucerne station
1h52
12:10 PM Lugano, Centro1 change
SBBIC 21 667 | 667 · B 2 2117 | 2117 · B 4 4105 | 410510:18 AM Lucerne station
1h59
12:17 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico2 changes
SBBIC 21 667 | 667 · B 4 4108 | 410810:18 AM Lucerne station
2h04
12:22 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico1 change
SBBIC 21 667 | 667 · B 3 3167 | 316710:18 AM Lucerne station
1h52
12:10 PM Lugano, Centro1 change
SBBEC 33 | 33+Voralpen ExpressIR VAE 2021 | 202110:39 AM Lucerne station
1h49
12:28 PM Lugano, Stazione1 change
SBBEC 33 | 33 · B 2 2125 | 2125 · B 4 4113 | 4113+Voralpen ExpressIR VAE 2021 | 202110:39 AM Lucerne station
2h08
12:47 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico3 changes
SBBEC 33 | 33 · B 2 2125 | 2125+Voralpen ExpressIR VAE 2021 | 202110:39 AM Lucerne station
2h01
12:40 PM Lugano, Centro2 changes
SBBEC 33 | 33 · B 4 4116 | 4116+Voralpen ExpressIR VAE 2021 | 202110:39 AM Lucerne station
2h13
12:52 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico2 changes
SBBIR 26 2319 | 2319 · IC 2 869 | 86911:18 AM Lucerne station
1h40
12:58 PM Lugano, Stazione1 change
SBBIR 26 2319 | 2319 · IC 2 869 | 869 · B 2 2133 | 213311:18 AM Lucerne station
1h52
1:10 PM Lugano, Centro2 changes
SBBEC 19 | 19+Voralpen ExpressIR VAE 2023 | 202311:39 AM Lucerne station
1h49
1:28 PM Lugano, Stazione1 change
SBBEC 19 | 19 · B 2 2141 | 2141+Voralpen ExpressIR VAE 2023 | 202311:39 AM Lucerne station
2h01
1:40 PM Lugano, Centro2 changes
SBBIC 21 671 | 67112:18 PM Lucerne station
1h40
1:58 PM Lugano, Stazione0 changesdirect
SBBIC 21 671 | 671 · B 2 2149 | 214912:18 PM Lucerne station
1h52
2:10 PM Lugano, Centro1 change
SBBEC 151 | 151+Voralpen ExpressIR VAE 2025 | 202512:39 PM Lucerne station
1h49
2:28 PM Lugano, Stazione1 change
SBBEC 151 | 151 · B 2 2157 | 2157+Voralpen ExpressIR VAE 2025 | 202512:39 PM Lucerne station
2h01
2:40 PM Lugano, Centro2 changes

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Train companies: SBB from Lucerne to Lugano trainsSBB trains will get you between Lucerne and Lugano from $43. 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 30m
Cheapest SBB Price
$43
SBB frequency
7 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

Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Lucerne and Lugano

Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.

When taking a train from Lucerne to Lugano, you can count on SBB for the best way to get you to Lugano. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Lucerne and Lugano and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

FAQs: Lucerne to Lugano train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lucerne to Lugano 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 Lugano, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Lucerne to Lugano can start from as little as $43 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Lucerne to Lugano is $74; 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 Lucerne to Lugano is 1h 30m to travel the 126 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 Lucerne to Lugano leaves at 12:05 am. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest train from Lucerne to Lugano leaves at 11:18 pm.
Yes, there are 2 direct trains a day from Lucerne to Lugano with SBB. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
Yes, there are multiple high-speed train options for your journey from Lucerne to Lugano. You can choose between SBB. SBB trains take around 1h 30m
Yes, you can take a night train from Lucerne to Lugano with SBB. Find all the info regarding night trains in Europe.
A day trip to Lugano from Lucerne is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 30m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Lucerne and Lugano including taking a coach and train.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Lucerne and Lugano

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

Departure train stations in Lucerne
Arrival train stations in Lugano

Which Lucerne station do trains to Lugano leave from?

Trains from Lucerne to Lugano leave from Luzern Bhf. The station is from Lucerne city centre at Zentralstrasse 1, 6003 Luzern, Switzerland.
Luzern BhfZentralstrasse 1, 6003 Luzern, Switzerland+41 51 220 11 11WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
City-centre transport

Getting to Luzern Bhf from Lucerne city centre

TrainRe24, S1, Sn1 · 11m · $5 · every ~7 min
BusEv1 · 17m · $11
72 · 22m · $4 · every ~2 min

Luzern Bhf train station facilities and services

Luzern Bhf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.

Food and drink

Food options include: Restaurant La Cucina, Restaurant Bellini Locanda Ticinese

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Luzern Bhf. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Luzern Bhf. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Luzern Bhf: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Luzern Bhf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Luzern Bhf.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel Monopol Luzern, Waldstätterhof Swiss Quality Hotel, Hotel Central Luzern.

Luzern Verkehrshaus6006 Lucerne, SwitzerlandParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelBike ParkingBike Rental
City-centre transport

Getting to Luzern Verkehrshaus from Lucerne city centre

Luzern Verkehrshaus is 2 km from Lucerne city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainS3, Ext · 6m · $3 · every ~3 min
Bus24, 25, 26, 6, 8 · 4m · $4 · every ~28 min
N3 · 5m · $4
Ev1 · 5m · $4 · every ~1 min
73 · 10m · $3 · every ~8 min
6, 8, 25, 14 · 11m · $6 · every ~19 min
N73 · 9m · $3

Luzern Verkehrshaus train station facilities and services

Luzern Verkehrshaus has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Luzern Verkehrshaus.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

ATMs are available at Luzern Verkehrshaus.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Luzern Verkehrshaus: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Luzern Verkehrshaus: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Luzern Verkehrshaus.

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