The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Lugano
- Cheapest price on 12 Nov
- ฿ 1,760
- Average ticket price on 12 Nov
- ฿ 2,510
- Fastest journey on 12 Nov
- 1 h 53 m
- Average journey duration on 12 Nov
- 1 h 53 m
- Trains on 12 Nov
- 64
- Distance
- 155 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Lugano is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Lugano will cost around ฿ 2,510 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only ฿ 1,760.
On Thu, 12 Nov, we found 64 trains from Zurich to Lugano, including 22 direct services.
These 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 .
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 2 873 | 8731:05 PM 1h53 Zurich HB 2:58 PM Lugano, Stazione ฿ 1,760 1 One-way 0 changes
IR 46 2441 | 2441 · IC 21 691 | 69110:05 PM 1h53 Zurich HB 11:58 PM Lugano, Stazione ฿ 1,760 1 One-way 1 change
IR 46 2421 | 2421 · IC 21 671 | 67112:05 PM 1h53 Zurich HB 1:58 PM Lugano, Stazione ฿ 1,821 1 One-way 1 change
S 6 18647 | 18647 · IC 2 873 | 87312:51 PM 2h07 Zürich Oerlikon 2:58 PM Lugano, Stazione ฿ 1,864 1 One-way 1 change
IC 2 885 | 8857:05 PM 1h53 Zurich HB 8:58 PM Lugano, Stazione ฿ 1,864 1 One-way 0 changes
IC 2 865 | 8659:05 AM 1h53 Zurich HB 10:58 AM Lugano, Stazione ฿ 2,036 1 One-way 0 changes
IR 46 2413 | 2413 · IC 21 663 | 6638:05 AM 1h53 Zurich HB 9:58 AM Lugano, Stazione ฿ 2,027 1 One-way 1 change
IR 46 2417 | 2417 · IC 21 667 | 66710:05 AM 1h53 Zurich HB 11:58 AM Lugano, Stazione ฿ 2,002 1 One-way 1 change
IR 46 2425 | 2425 · IC 21 675 | 6752:05 PM 1h53 Zurich HB 3:58 PM Lugano, Stazione ฿ 1,924 1 One-way 1 change
IC 2 873 | 8731:05 PM 1h53 Zurich HB 2:58 PM Lugano, Stazione ฿ 1,760 1 One-way 0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich to Lugano
Trains from Zurich to Lugano run on average 21 times per day, taking around 1h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at ฿ 1,320 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.
Distance 155 km |
Average train duration 1h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price ฿ 1,320 |
Trains per day 21 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 49m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:05 PM |
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Best time to book 42 days |
Live departures
Zurich to Lugano train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Lugano trains for tomorrow, Thursday, 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S 9 18919 | 18919 · IR 46 2409 | 2409 · IC 21 659 | 659 | 5:46 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h12 | 7:58 AM Lugano, Stazione | 2 changes | |
IR 46 2409 | 2409 · IC 21 659 | 659 | 6:05 AM Zurich HB | 1h53 | 7:58 AM Lugano, Stazione | 1 change | |
S 9 18921 | 18921 · EC 11 | 11 | 6:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h12 | 8:28 AM Lugano, Stazione | 1 change | |
EC 11 | 11 | 6:33 AM Zurich HB | 1h55 | 8:28 AM Lugano, Stazione | 0 changesdirect | |
S 6 18623 | 18623 · IC 2 861 | 861 | 6:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h07 | 8:58 AM Lugano, Stazione | 1 change | |
IC 2 861 | 861 | 7:05 AM Zurich HB | 1h53 | 8:58 AM Lugano, Stazione | 0 changesdirect | |
S 9 18925 | 18925 · EC 13 | 13 | 7:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h12 | 9:28 AM Lugano, Stazione | 1 change | |
EC 13 | 13 | 7:33 AM Zurich HB | 1h55 | 9:28 AM Lugano, Stazione | 0 changesdirect | |
S 6 18627 | 18627 · IR 46 2413 | 2413 · IC 21 663 | 663 | 7:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h07 | 9:58 AM Lugano, Stazione | 2 changes | |
IR 46 2413 | 2413 · IC 21 663 | 663 | 8:05 AM Zurich HB | 1h53 | 9:58 AM Lugano, Stazione | 1 change | |
S 9 18929 | 18929 · EC 31 | 31 | 8:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h12 | 10:28 AM Lugano, Stazione | 1 change | |
EC 31 | 31 | 8:33 AM Zurich HB | 1h55 | 10:28 AM Lugano, Stazione | 0 changesdirect | |
S 6 18631 | 18631 · IC 2 865 | 865 | 8:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h07 | 10:58 AM Lugano, Stazione | 1 change | |
IC 2 865 | 865 | 9:05 AM Zurich HB | 1h53 | 10:58 AM Lugano, Stazione | 0 changesdirect | |
S 9 18933 | 18933 · EC 15 | 15 | 9:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h12 | 11:28 AM Lugano, Stazione | 1 change | |
EC 15 | 15 | 9:33 AM Zurich HB | 1h55 | 11:28 AM Lugano, Stazione | 0 changesdirect | |
S 6 18635 | 18635 · IR 46 2417 | 2417 · IC 21 667 | 667 | 9:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h07 | 11:58 AM Lugano, Stazione | 2 changes | |
IR 46 2417 | 2417 · IC 21 667 | 667 | 10:05 AM Zurich HB | 1h53 | 11:58 AM Lugano, Stazione | 1 change | |
S 9 18937 | 18937 · EC 33 | 33 | 10:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h12 | 12:28 PM Lugano, Stazione | 1 change | |
EC 33 | 33 | 10:33 AM Zurich HB | 1h55 | 12:28 PM Lugano, Stazione | 0 changesdirect | |
S 6 18639 | 18639 · IC 2 869 | 869 | 10:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h07 | 12:58 PM Lugano, Stazione | 1 change | |
IC 2 869 | 869 | 11:05 AM Zurich HB | 1h53 | 12:58 PM Lugano, Stazione | 0 changesdirect | |
S 9 18941 | 18941 · EC 19 | 19 | 11:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h12 | 1:28 PM Lugano, Stazione | 1 change | |
EC 19 | 19 | 11:33 AM Zurich HB | 1h55 | 1:28 PM Lugano, Stazione | 0 changesdirect | |
S 6 18643 | 18643 · IR 46 2421 | 2421 · IC 21 671 | 671 | 11:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h07 | 1:58 PM Lugano, Stazione | 2 changes | |
IR 46 2421 | 2421 · IC 21 671 | 671 | 12:05 PM Zurich HB | 1h53 | 1:58 PM Lugano, Stazione | 1 change | |
S 9 18945 | 18945 · EC 151 | 151 | 12:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h12 | 2:28 PM Lugano, Stazione | 1 change | |
EC 151 | 151 | 12:33 PM Zurich HB | 1h55 | 2:28 PM Lugano, Stazione | 0 changesdirect | |
S 6 18647 | 18647 · IC 2 873 | 873 | 12:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h07 | 2:58 PM Lugano, Stazione | 1 change | |
IC 2 873 | 873 | 1:05 PM Zurich HB | 1h53 | 2:58 PM Lugano, Stazione | 0 changesdirect | |
S 9 18949 | 18949 · EC 21 | 21 | 1:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h12 | 3:28 PM Lugano, Stazione | 1 change | |
EC 21 | 21 | 1:33 PM Zurich HB | 1h55 | 3:28 PM Lugano, Stazione | 0 changesdirect | |
S 6 18651 | 18651 · IR 46 2425 | 2425 · IC 21 675 | 675 | 1:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h07 | 3:58 PM Lugano, Stazione | 2 changes | |
IR 46 2425 | 2425 · IC 21 675 | 675 | 2:05 PM Zurich HB | 1h53 | 3:58 PM Lugano, Stazione | 1 change | |
S 9 18953 | 18953 · EC 37 | 37 | 2:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h12 | 4:28 PM Lugano, Stazione | 1 change | |
EC 37 | 37 | 2:33 PM Zurich HB | 1h55 | 4:28 PM Lugano, Stazione | 0 changesdirect | |
S 6 18655 | 18655 · IC 2 877 | 877 | 2:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h07 | 4:58 PM Lugano, Stazione | 1 change | |
IC 2 877 | 877 | 3:05 PM Zurich HB | 1h53 | 4:58 PM Lugano, Stazione | 0 changesdirect | |
S 9 18957 | 18957 · EC 23 | 23 | 3:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h12 | 5:28 PM Lugano, Stazione | 1 change | |
EC 23 | 23 | 3:33 PM Zurich HB | 1h55 | 5:28 PM Lugano, Stazione | 0 changesdirect | |
S 6 18659 | 18659 · IR 46 2429 | 2429 · EC 173 | 173 | 3:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h07 | 5:58 PM Lugano, Stazione | 2 changes | |
IR 46 2429 | 2429 · EC 173 | 173 | 4:05 PM Zurich HB | 1h53 | 5:58 PM Lugano, Stazione | 1 change | |
S 9 18961 | 18961 · IC 2 1479 | 1479 | 4:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h12 | 6:28 PM Lugano, Stazione | 1 change | |
IC 2 1479 | 1479 | 4:33 PM Zurich HB | 1h55 | 6:28 PM Lugano, Stazione | 0 changesdirect | |
S 6 18663 | 18663 · IC 2 881 | 881 | 4:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h07 | 6:58 PM Lugano, Stazione | 1 change | |
IC 2 881 | 881 | 5:05 PM Zurich HB | 1h53 | 6:58 PM Lugano, Stazione | 0 changesdirect | |
S 9 18965 | 18965 · EC 25 | 25 | 5:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h12 | 7:28 PM Lugano, Stazione | 1 change | |
EC 25 | 25 | 5:33 PM Zurich HB | 1h55 | 7:28 PM Lugano, Stazione | 0 changesdirect | |
S 6 18667 | 18667 · IR 46 2433 | 2433 · IC 21 683 | 683 | 5:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h07 | 7:58 PM Lugano, Stazione | 2 changes | |
IR 46 2433 | 2433 · IC 21 683 | 683 | 6:05 PM Zurich HB | 1h53 | 7:58 PM Lugano, Stazione | 1 change | |
S 9 18969 | 18969 · EC 27 | 27 | 6:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h12 | 8:28 PM Lugano, Stazione | 1 change | |
EC 27 | 27 | 6:33 PM Zurich HB | 1h55 | 8:28 PM Lugano, Stazione | 0 changesdirect | |
S 6 18671 | 18671 · IC 2 885 | 885 | 6:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h07 | 8:58 PM Lugano, Stazione | 1 change | |
IC 2 885 | 885 | 7:05 PM Zurich HB | 1h53 | 8:58 PM Lugano, Stazione | 0 changesdirect | |
S 9 18973 | 18973 · EC 29 | 29 | 7:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h12 | 9:28 PM Lugano, Stazione | 1 change | |
EC 29 | 29 | 7:33 PM Zurich HB | 1h55 | 9:28 PM Lugano, Stazione | 0 changesdirect | |
S 6 18675 | 18675 · IR 46 2437 | 2437 · IC 21 687 | 687 | 7:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h07 | 9:58 PM Lugano, Stazione | 2 changes | |
IR 46 2437 | 2437 · IC 21 687 | 687 | 8:05 PM Zurich HB | 1h53 | 9:58 PM Lugano, Stazione | 1 change | |
S 6 18679 | 18679 · IC 2 889 | 889 | 8:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h07 | 10:58 PM Lugano, Stazione | 1 change | |
IC 2 889 | 889 | 9:05 PM Zurich HB | 1h53 | 10:58 PM Lugano, Stazione | 0 changesdirect | |
S 6 18683 | 18683 · IR 46 2441 | 2441 · IC 21 691 | 691 | 9:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h07 | 11:58 PM Lugano, Stazione | 2 changes | |
IR 46 2441 | 2441 · IC 21 691 | 691 | 10:05 PM Zurich HB | 1h53 | 11:58 PM Lugano, Stazione | 1 change | |
S 6 18687 | 18687 · IC 2 893 | 893 · S 10 25149 | 25149 | 10:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h34 | 1:25 AM Lugano, Stazione | 2 changes | |
IC 2 893 | 893 · S 10 25149 | 25149 | 11:05 PM Zurich HB | 2h20 | 1:25 AM Lugano, Stazione | 1 change | |
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FAQs: Zurich to Lugano train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Zurich and Lugano
Most Zurich to Lugano trains use the Zürich HB to Lugano, Stazione station pair. Use this guide to compare Zurich and Lugano train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Zurich station do trains to Lugano leave from?
Getting to Zürich HB from Zurich city centre
Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich HB train station facilities and services
Zürich HB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, 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 Au Premier, Brasserie Federal
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich HB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich HB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich HB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich HB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.
Getting to Zürich Oerlikon from Zurich city centre
Zürich Oerlikon is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Oerlikon train station facilities and services
Zürich Oerlikon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Negishi Sushi Bar, Le Muh
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Oerlikon: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Courtyard Zurich North, Swissotel Zurich, Hotel Sternen Oerlikon.
Getting to Zürich Altstetten from Zurich city centre
Zürich Altstetten is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Altstetten train station facilities and services
Zürich Altstetten has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Markthalle, Restaurant LaSalle
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Altstetten. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Altstetten. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Altstetten: Elevators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Placid Hotel Zurich, Best Western Hotel Spirgarten, H+ Hotel Zürich.
Which Lugano station do trains from Zurich arrive at?
Getting to Lugano, Stazione from Lugano city centre
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.
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