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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Lugano, Stazione to Zurich HB
Cheapest price
$54
Average price
$75
Fastest journey
1 h 55 m
Average duration
1 h 57 m
Trains per day
36
Distance
156 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lugano, Stazione to Zurich HB 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 Zurich HB will cost around $75 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $54.
Of the 36 trains that leave Lugano, Stazione for Zurich HB on Mon, Aug 03, 21 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 03 the direct trains cover the 156 km distance in an average of 1 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
On Mon, Aug 03 the slowest trains will take 1 h 57 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 2 866 | 8666:58 AM1h57Lugano, Stazione8:55 AMZurich HB$541One-way0 transfers- IC 21 668 | 668 · S 2 21234 | 21234 · IR 75 2115 | 21157:58 AM2h27Lugano, Stazione10:25 AMZurich HB$551One-way2 transfers
- IC 21 688 | 688 · S 2 21274 | 21274 · IR 75 2135 | 21355:58 PM2h27Lugano, Stazione8:25 PMZurich HB$551One-way2 transfers
- IC 21 668 | 668 · IR 46 2414 | 24147:58 AM1h57Lugano, Stazione9:55 AMZurich HB$561One-way1 transfer
- IC 2 890 | 8906:58 PM1h57Lugano, Stazione8:55 PMZurich HB$561One-way0 transfers
- IC 21 664 | 664 · IR 46 2410 | 24106:00 AM1h55Lugano, Stazione7:55 AMZurich HB$591One-way1 transfer
- EC 24 | 246:30 PM1h57Lugano, Stazione8:27 PMZurich HB$951One-way0 transfers
- EC 10 | 108:30 AM1h57Lugano, Stazione10:27 AMZurich HB$721One-way0 transfers
- EC 36 | 367:30 PM1h57Lugano, Stazione9:27 PMZurich HB$951One-way0 transfers
- IC 21 672 | 672 · IR 46 2418 | 24189:58 AM1h57Lugano, Stazione11:55 AMZurich HB$621One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, flight, and bus for Lugano, Stazione to Zurich HB
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lugano, Stazione to Zurich HB among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $68.
Distance: 96 miles (156 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$65 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $154 Average price | $99 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 43m Average total duration 7h 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lugano, Stazione to Zurich HB:
A bus is $40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lugano, Stazione to Zurich HB costing on average $65.
A bus is $129 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lugano, Stazione to Zurich HB costing on average $154.
Other travel options to Zurich HB take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 30m.
Flight takes on average 7h 43m.
The journey is about 25m faster (2h 0m by train vs 2h 25m by car) and roughly $34 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($65 vs $99). 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, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
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 Zurich HB train times
The table below shows live departures for Lugano, Stazione to Zurich HB trains for today, Sunday, August 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| IC 2 882 | 882 | 3:02 PM Lugano, Stazione | 1h53 | 4:55 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EC 152 | 152 | 3:30 PM Lugano, Stazione | 1h57 | 5:27 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 10360 | 10360 | 3:40 PM Lugano, Stazione | 2h05 | 5:45 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 21 684 | 684 · IR 46 2430 | 2430 | 4:02 PM Lugano, Stazione | 1h53 | 5:55 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| IC 10480 | 10480 | 4:10 PM Lugano, Stazione | 2h05 | 6:15 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EC 20 | 20 | 4:30 PM Lugano, Stazione | 1h57 | 6:27 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 10370 | 10370 | 4:40 PM Lugano, Stazione | 2h05 | 6:45 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 2 886 | 886 | 5:02 PM Lugano, Stazione | 1h53 | 6:55 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 10486 | 10486 | 5:10 PM Lugano, Stazione | 2h05 | 7:15 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EC 22 | 22 | 5:30 PM Lugano, Stazione | 1h57 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 21 688 | 688 · IR 46 2434 | 2434 | 6:02 PM Lugano, Stazione | 1h53 | 7:55 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| IC 10488 | 10488 | 6:10 PM Lugano, Stazione | 2h05 | 8:15 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EC 24 | 24 | 6:30 PM Lugano, Stazione | 1h57 | 8:27 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 2 890 | 890 | 7:02 PM Lugano, Stazione | 1h53 | 8:55 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EC 306 | 306 | 7:30 PM Lugano, Stazione | 1h57 | 9:27 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, August 3 | |||||
| S 10 25104 | 25104 · IC 2 862 | 862 | 4:32 AM Lugano, Stazione | 2h23 | 6:55 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| IC 21 664 | 664 · IR 46 2410 | 2410 | 6:00 AM Lugano, Stazione | 1h55 | 7:55 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2 1462 | 1462 | 6:30 AM Lugano, Stazione | 1h57 | 8:27 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 2 866 | 866 | 6:58 AM Lugano, Stazione | 1h57 | 8:55 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 2 1466 | 1466 | 7:30 AM Lugano, Stazione | 1h57 | 9:27 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 21 668 | 668 · S 2 21234 | 21234 · IR 75 2115 | 2115 | 7:58 AM Lugano, Stazione | 2h27 | 10:25 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| IC 21 668 | 668 · IR 46 2414 | 2414 | 7:58 AM Lugano, Stazione | 1h57 | 9:55 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| EC 10 | 10 | 8:30 AM Lugano, Stazione | 1h57 | 10:27 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 2 870 | 870 | 8:58 AM Lugano, Stazione | 1h57 | 10:55 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EC 12 | 12 | 9:30 AM Lugano, Stazione | 1h57 | 11:27 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 21 672 | 672 · S 2 21242 | 21242 · IR 75 2575 | 2575 | 9:58 AM Lugano, Stazione | 2h27 | 12:25 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| IC 21 672 | 672 · IR 46 2418 | 2418 | 9:58 AM Lugano, Stazione | 1h57 | 11:55 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| EC 14 | 14 | 10:30 AM Lugano, Stazione | 1h57 | 12:27 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 2 874 | 874 | 10:58 AM Lugano, Stazione | 1h57 | 12:55 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 2 1474 | 1474 | 11:30 AM Lugano, Stazione | 1h57 | 1:27 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lugano, Stazione to Zurich HB
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Trains from Lugano, Stazione to Zurich HB run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $51 but you can travel from only $12 by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:00, the last at 18:02. The fastest train covers the 96 miles (156 km) distance in 1h 53m.
Distance 96 miles (156 km) |
Average train duration 2h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $51 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 53m |
First train 4:00 AM |
Last train 6:02 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Train companies: SBB, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Lugano, Stazione to Zurich HB trainsSBB, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Lugano, Stazione and Zurich HB from $12. 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 Zurich HB
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lugano, Stazione to Zurich HB 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 HB, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Lugano, Stazione to Zurich HB
Most Lugano, Stazione to Zurich HB trains use the Lugano, Stazione to Zürich HB station pair. Use this guide to compare Lugano, Stazione and Zurich HB 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 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.
Most popular train connections from Lugano, Stazione
Most popular trains to and from Zurich HB and Lugano, Stazione
Most popular train connections to Zurich HB
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