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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Lugano, Stazione to Lucerne station
Cheapest price on Sep 17
$46
Average ticket price on Sep 17
$74
Fastest journey on Sep 17
1 h 39 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
1 h 39 m
Trains on Sep 17
26
Distance
126 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lugano, Stazione to Lucerne station is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lugano, Stazione to Lucerne station will cost around $74 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $46.
On Thu, Sep 17, we found 26 trains from Lugano, Stazione to Lucerne station, including 7 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 17 the direct trains cover the 126 km distance in an average of 1 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 39 m .
On Thu, Sep 17 the slowest trains will take 1 h 39 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 21 688 | 6886:02 PM1h39Lugano, Stazione7:41 PMLucerne station$461One-way0 transfers- IC 2 1474 | 1474+
IR VAE 2018 | 201811:30 AM1h51Lugano, Stazione1:21 PMLucerne station$481One-way1 transfer - S 10 25104 | 25104 · IC 2 862 | 862 · IR 26 2308 | 23084:32 AM2h09Lugano, Stazione6:41 AMLucerne station$511One-way2 transfers
- IC 2 866 | 866 · IR 26 2312 | 23127:02 AM1h39Lugano, Stazione8:41 AMLucerne station$571One-way1 transfer
- IC 2 870 | 870 · IR 26 2316 | 23169:02 AM1h39Lugano, Stazione10:41 AMLucerne station$591One-way1 transfer
- IC 21 672 | 67210:02 AM1h39Lugano, Stazione11:41 AMLucerne station$661One-way0 transfers
- IC 2 870 | 870 · IR 26 2316 | 23169:02 AM1h39Lugano, Stazione10:41 AMLucerne station$591One-way1 transfer
- IC 2 874 | 874 · IR 26 2320 | 232011:02 AM1h39Lugano, Stazione12:41 PMLucerne station$831One-way1 transfer
- IC 2 878 | 878 · IR 26 2324 | 23241:02 PM1h39Lugano, Stazione2:41 PMLucerne station$821One-way1 transfer
- EC 178 | 17812:02 PM1h39Lugano, Stazione1:41 PMLucerne station$891One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train for Lugano, Stazione to Lucerne station
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lugano, Stazione to Lucerne station among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $75 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 10m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $75, while a train costs an average of $75.
Distance: 78 miles (126 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$75 Average price Cheapest | $94 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The journey is about 11m faster (1h 40m by train vs 1h 51m by car) and roughly $18 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($75 vs $94). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SBB.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Lugano, Stazione to Lucerne station train times
The table below shows live departures for Lugano, Stazione to Lucerne station trains for today, Wednesday, September 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EC 152 | 152+IR VAE 2026 | 2026 | 3:30 PM Lugano, Stazione | 1h51 | 5:21 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 21 684 | 684 | 4:02 PM Lugano, Stazione | 1h39 | 5:41 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EC 20 | 20+IR VAE 2028 | 2028 | 4:30 PM Lugano, Stazione | 1h51 | 6:21 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2 886 | 886 · IR 26 2332 | 2332 | 5:02 PM Lugano, Stazione | 1h39 | 6:41 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, September 17 | |||||
| S 10 25104 | 25104 · IC 2 862 | 862 · IR 26 2308 | 2308 | 4:32 AM Lugano, Stazione | 2h09 | 6:41 AM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
| IC 21 664 | 664 | 6:00 AM Lugano, Stazione | 1h41 | 7:41 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 2 1462 | 1462 · S 3 21326 | 21326 | 6:30 AM Lugano, Stazione | 1h51 | 8:21 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2 866 | 866 · IR 26 2312 | 2312 | 7:02 AM Lugano, Stazione | 1h39 | 8:41 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2 1466 | 1466+IR VAE 2010 | 2010 | 7:30 AM Lugano, Stazione | 1h51 | 9:21 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 21 668 | 668 | 8:02 AM Lugano, Stazione | 1h39 | 9:41 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EC 10 | 10+IR VAE 2012 | 2012 | 8:30 AM Lugano, Stazione | 1h51 | 10:21 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2 870 | 870 · IR 26 2316 | 2316 | 9:02 AM Lugano, Stazione | 1h39 | 10:41 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
| EC 12 | 12+IR VAE 2014 | 2014 | 9:30 AM Lugano, Stazione | 1h51 | 11:21 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 21 672 | 672 | 10:02 AM Lugano, Stazione | 1h39 | 11:41 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EC 14 | 14+IR VAE 2016 | 2016 | 10:30 AM Lugano, Stazione | 1h51 | 12:21 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2 874 | 874 · IR 26 2320 | 2320 | 11:02 AM Lugano, Stazione | 1h39 | 12:41 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2 1474 | 1474+IR VAE 2018 | 2018 | 11:30 AM Lugano, Stazione | 1h51 | 1:21 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
| EC 178 | 178 | 12:02 PM Lugano, Stazione | 1h39 | 1:41 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EC 150 | 150+IR VAE 2020 | 2020 | 12:30 PM Lugano, Stazione | 1h51 | 2:21 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2 878 | 878 · IR 26 2324 | 2324 | 1:02 PM Lugano, Stazione | 1h39 | 2:41 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
| EC 30 | 30+IR VAE 2022 | 2022 | 1:30 PM Lugano, Stazione | 1h51 | 3:21 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 21 680 | 680 | 2:02 PM Lugano, Stazione | 1h39 | 3:41 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EC 16 | 16+IR VAE 2024 | 2024 | 2:30 PM Lugano, Stazione | 1h51 | 4:21 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2 882 | 882 · IR 26 2328 | 2328 | 3:02 PM Lugano, Stazione | 1h39 | 4:41 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lugano, Stazione to Lucerne station
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Trains from Lugano, Stazione to Lucerne station run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $46 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:32, the last at 15:02. The fastest train covers the 78 miles (126 km) distance in 1h 35m.
Distance 78 miles (126 km) |
Average train duration 1h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $46 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 35m |
First train 2:32 AM |
Last train 3:02 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: SBB from Lugano, Stazione to Lucerne station trainsSBB trains will get you between Lugano, Stazione and Lucerne station from $46. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Lugano, Stazione to Lucerne station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lugano, Stazione to Lucerne station 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 Lucerne station, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Lugano, Stazione to Lucerne station
Most Lugano, Stazione to Lucerne station trains use the Lugano, Stazione to Luzern Bhf station pair. Use this guide to compare Lugano, Stazione and Lucerne station train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Getting to Luzern Bhf from Lucerne city centre
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.
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