Lugano to Zurich train with SBB

Thu, Nov 27
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Lugano to Zurich

Showing times and prices for Nov 27

Cheapest price

$64

Average price

$75

Fastest journey

1 h 53 m

Average duration

1 h 58 m

Trains per day

15

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 $75 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $64.

Fast trains

Of the 15 trains that leave Lugano for Zurich on Thu, Nov 27, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Nov 27 the direct trains cover the 155 km distance in an average of 1 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 53 m .

On Thu, Nov 27 the slowest trains will take 2 h 8 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 21 672 | 672 · S 2 21242 | 21242 · IR 75 2575 | 2575
10:02AM2h23
Lugano, Stazione
12:25PMZurich HB
$641One-way
2 transfers
SBBIC 21 672 | 672 · IR 46 2418 | 2418
10:02AM1h53
Lugano, Stazione
11:55AMZurich HB
$651One-way
1 transfer
SBBIC 2 870 | 870
09:02AM1h53
Lugano, Stazione
10:55AMZurich HB
$651One-way
0 transfers
SBBIC 21 672 | 672 · IR 46 2418 | 2418 · RE 48 4920 | 4920
10:02AM2h08
Lugano, Stazione
12:10PMZürich Oerlikon
$671One-way
2 transfers
SBBIC 21 672 | 672 · S 2 21242 | 21242 · IR 75 2575 | 2575 · S 5 18546 | 18546
10:02AM2h42
Lugano, Stazione
12:44PMZurich Altstetten
$671One-way
3 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus, train, 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 prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a flight costs an average of €79.

Distance: 96 miles (155 km)

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€67

Average price

€27

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Cheapest

€202

Average price

2h 48m

Average total duration

2h 18m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 7m

Average total duration

2h 37m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 58m

Average total duration

Fastest

58m

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3h 0m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

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0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.5 - 0.9kg

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Live departures

Lugano to Zurich train times

The table below shows live departures for Lugano to Zurich trains for today, Wednesday, November 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 4:44 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
sbbIC 21 688 | 688 · IR 46 2434 | 2434 · S 5 18576 | 185765:02 PM Lugano, Stazione
2h12
7:14 PM Zurich Altstetten2 transfers
sbbIC 21 688 | 688 · S 2 21274 | 21274 · IR 75 2135 | 2135 · S 5 18578 | 185785:02 PM Lugano, Stazione
2h42
7:44 PM Zurich Altstetten3 transfers
sbbIC 21 688 | 688 · IR 46 2434 | 24345:02 PM Lugano, Stazione
1h53
6:55 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
sbbIC 21 688 | 688 · S 2 21274 | 21274 · IR 75 2135 | 2135 · S 9 18978 | 189785:02 PM Lugano, Stazione
2h42
7:44 PM Zürich Oerlikon3 transfers
sbbIC 21 688 | 688 · IR 46 2434 | 2434 · RE 48 4936 | 49365:02 PM Lugano, Stazione
2h08
7:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon2 transfers
sbbIC 21 688 | 688 · S 2 21274 | 21274 · IR 75 2135 | 21355:02 PM Lugano, Stazione
2h23
7:25 PM Zurich HB2 transfers
sbbEC 20 | 20 · S 5 18578 | 185785:30 PM Lugano, Stazione
2h14
7:44 PM Zurich Altstetten1 transfer
sbbEC 20 | 20 · S 9 18978 | 189785:30 PM Lugano, Stazione
2h14
7:44 PM Zürich Oerlikon1 transfer
sbbEC 20 | 205:30 PM Lugano, Stazione
1h57
7:27 PM Zurich HB0 transfersDirect
sbbIC 2 890 | 890 · S 5 18580 | 185806:02 PM Lugano, Stazione
2h12
8:14 PM Zurich Altstetten1 transfer
sbbIC 2 890 | 8906:02 PM Lugano, Stazione
1h53
7:55 PM Zurich HB0 transfersDirect
sbbIC 2 890 | 890 · RE 48 4938 | 49386:02 PM Lugano, Stazione
2h08
8:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon1 transfer
sbbEC 32 | 32 · S 9 18982 | 189826:30 PM Lugano, Stazione
2h14
8:44 PM Zürich Oerlikon1 transfer
sbbEC 32 | 32 · S 5 18582 | 185826:30 PM Lugano, Stazione
2h14
8:44 PM Zurich Altstetten1 transfer
sbbEC 32 | 326:30 PM Lugano, Stazione
1h57
8:27 PM Zurich HB0 transfersDirect
sbbIC 21 692 | 692 · S 2 21282 | 21282 · IR 75 2589 | 2589 · S 5 18586 | 185867:02 PM Lugano, Stazione
2h42
9:44 PM Zurich Altstetten3 transfers
sbbIC 21 692 | 692 · IR 46 2438 | 2438 · S 5 18584 | 185847:02 PM Lugano, Stazione
2h12
9:14 PM Zurich Altstetten2 transfers
sbbIC 21 692 | 692 · S 2 21282 | 21282 · IR 75 2589 | 2589 · S 9 18986 | 189867:02 PM Lugano, Stazione
2h42
9:44 PM Zürich Oerlikon3 transfers
sbbIC 21 692 | 692 · IR 46 2438 | 2438 · RE 48 4940 | 49407:02 PM Lugano, Stazione
2h08
9:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon2 transfers
sbbIC 21 692 | 692 · S 2 21282 | 21282 · IR 75 2589 | 25897:02 PM Lugano, Stazione
2h23
9:25 PM Zurich HB2 transfers
sbbIC 21 692 | 692 · IR 46 2438 | 24387:02 PM Lugano, Stazione
1h53
8:55 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
sbbEC 22 | 227:30 PM Lugano, Stazione
1h57
9:27 PM Zurich HB0 transfersDirect
sbbEC 22 | 22 · S 9 18986 | 189867:30 PM Lugano, Stazione
2h14
9:44 PM Zürich Oerlikon1 transfer
sbbEC 22 | 22 · S 5 18586 | 185867:30 PM Lugano, Stazione
2h14
9:44 PM Zurich Altstetten1 transfer
Thursday, November 27
sbbIC 2 870 | 8708:02 AM Lugano, Stazione
1h53
9:55 AM Zurich HB0 transfersDirect
sbbIC 2 870 | 870 · RE 48 4918 | 49188:02 AM Lugano, Stazione
2h08
10:10 AM Zürich Oerlikon1 transfer
sbbIC 2 870 | 870 · S 5 18540 | 185408:02 AM Lugano, Stazione
2h12
10:14 AM Zurich Altstetten1 transfer
sbbEC 12 | 128:30 AM Lugano, Stazione
1h57
10:27 AM Zurich HB0 transfersDirect
sbbEC 12 | 12 · S 9 18942 | 189428:30 AM Lugano, Stazione
2h14
10:44 AM Zürich Oerlikon1 transfer
sbbEC 12 | 12 · S 5 18542 | 185428:30 AM Lugano, Stazione
2h14
10:44 AM Zurich Altstetten1 transfer
sbbIC 21 672 | 672 · IR 46 2418 | 2418 · RE 48 4920 | 49209:02 AM Lugano, Stazione
2h08
11:10 AM Zürich Oerlikon2 transfers
sbbIC 21 672 | 672 · S 2 21242 | 21242 · IR 75 2575 | 2575 · S 5 18546 | 185469:02 AM Lugano, Stazione
2h42
11:44 AM Zurich Altstetten3 transfers
sbbIC 21 672 | 672 · IR 46 2418 | 2418 · S 5 18544 | 185449:02 AM Lugano, Stazione
2h12
11:14 AM Zurich Altstetten2 transfers
sbbIC 21 672 | 672 · S 2 21242 | 21242 · IR 75 2575 | 2575 · S 9 18946 | 189469:02 AM Lugano, Stazione
2h42
11:44 AM Zürich Oerlikon3 transfers
sbbIC 21 672 | 672 · IR 46 2418 | 24189:02 AM Lugano, Stazione
1h53
10:55 AM Zurich HB1 transfer
sbbIC 21 672 | 672 · S 2 21242 | 21242 · IR 75 2575 | 25759:02 AM Lugano, Stazione
2h23
11:25 AM Zurich HB2 transfers
sbbEC 14 | 14 · S 9 18946 | 189469:30 AM Lugano, Stazione
2h14
11:44 AM Zürich Oerlikon1 transfer
sbbEC 14 | 149:30 AM Lugano, Stazione
1h57
11:27 AM Zurich HB0 transfersDirect
sbbEC 14 | 14 · S 5 18546 | 185469:30 AM Lugano, Stazione
2h14
11:44 AM Zurich Altstetten1 transfer

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Lugano to Zurich?

The best time to book your train from Lugano to Zurich is 42 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Lugano to Zurich route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Lugano to Zurich per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Lugano to Zurich.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Lugano to Zurich

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Trains from Lugano to Zurich run on average 19 times per day, taking around 2h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $54 (€43) but you can travel from only $20 (€16) by bus.

There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 96 miles (155 km) distance in 1h 53m.

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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $20 (€16)
Distance
96 miles (155 km)
Average train duration
2h 18m
Cheapest ticket price
$54 (€43)
Trains per day
19
Direct trains
4
Fastest train
1h 53m
First train
00:08
Last train
23:51
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $20 (€16)

Train companies: SBB, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Lugano to Zurich trainsSBB, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Lugano and Zurich from $20 (€16). 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 Duration
1h 53m
Cheapest Price
$53 (€43)
SBB frequency
19 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
Learn more about SBB

Trenitalia EuroCity

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 57m
Cheapest Price
$95 (€77)
Trenitalia EuroCity frequency
7 a day

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 55m
Cheapest Price
$112 (€91)
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) frequency
18 a day

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.

FAQs
A day trip from Lugano to Zurich may not be feasible, as the journey takes 1h 53m and the distance is 96 miles (155 km). However, there are 19 trains per day available for this route.
Two to three days are generally sufficient to explore Zurich's main attractions, including the Old Town, Lake Zurich, museums, and nearby Uetliberg Mountain.
In Zurich, you can hike or take a train to Uetliberg Mountain for panoramic views of the city and Alps, shop along the exclusive Bahnhofstrasse, explore diverse wildlife at Zurich Zoo, and enjoy performances at the Opera House. Wander through the Botanical Garden, offering a variety of plant species. Visit Lake Zurich for scenic views and recreational activities, explore the historic Old Town with its medieval buildings, and admire artworks at Kunsthaus Zurich. Discover Swiss cultural history at the Swiss National Museum and enjoy a peaceful moment at Lindenhof with views over the city.
There is no high speed train available from Lugano to Zurich.
Yes, the train journey from Lugano to Zurich is scenic, offering views of the Swiss Alps, rolling hills, and picturesque lakes along the way.
Yes, you can take the train from Lugano to Zurich.
Train ticket prices from Lugano to Zurich can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $54 (€43), while the average price is around $83 (€67).
The distance by train from Lugano to Zurich is 96 miles (155 km).
The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Zurich is by bus, with a cost of around $20 (€16).
The first train from Lugano to Zurich leaves at 12:08 AM.
Yes, there is a direct train from Lugano to Zurich. This service operates 4 times per day, provided by SBB, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS).
The train from Lugano to Zurich takes 1h 53m and runs 19 per day.
The last train from Lugano to Zurich leaves at 11:51 PM.
The train station in Lugano that goes to Zurich is Lugano, Stazione, which connects to Zurich HB.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Lugano to Zurich.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Lugano to Zurich

Lugano
Zurich
The major train station for departures in Lugano is Lugano-Paradiso. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Lugano-Paradiso for your trip from Lugano to Zurich.
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Amenities at train station
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DiningDining
ATMATM
WCWC
HotelHotel
Bike RentalBike Rental
information
address
Address
6900 Paradiso, Switzerland
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Lugano, StazioneAccessibility
Amenities at train station
AccessibilityAccessibility
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address
Address
6900 Lugano, Switzerland
Lugano Città (funicolare)Accessibility
Amenities at train station
AccessibilityAccessibility
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address
Address
6900 Lugano, Switzerland
Lugano, Via Giacomo e Filippo Ciani (Stadio Cornaredo)
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