The cheapest and fastest trains from Lucerne station to Lugano, Stazione
Cheapest price
$45
Average price
$52
Fastest journey
1 h 40 m
Average duration
1 h 43 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
126 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lucerne station to Lugano, Stazione is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lucerne station to Lugano, Stazione will cost around $52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $45.
Of the 5 trains that leave Lucerne station for Lugano, Stazione on Sun, Dec 21, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct trains cover the 126 km distance in an average of 1 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 40 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest trains will take 1 h 44 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.










Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Lucerne station to Lugano, Stazione
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucerne station to Lugano, Stazione among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a train costs an average of €36.
Distance: 78 miles (126 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€57 Average price | €19 Average price Cheapest |
2h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Lucerne station to Lugano, Stazione train times
The table below shows live departures for Lucerne station to Lugano, Stazione trains for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 21 659 | 659 | 5:18 AM Lucerne station | 1h40 | 6:58 AM Lugano, Stazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 3 21323 | 21323 · EC 11 | 11 | 5:39 AM Lucerne station | 1h49 | 7:28 AM Lugano, Stazione | 1 transfer | |
IR 26 2311 | 2311 · IC 2 861 | 861 | 6:18 AM Lucerne station | 1h40 | 7:58 AM Lugano, Stazione | 1 transfer | |
IR VAE 2015 | 2015 · EC 13 | 13 | 6:39 AM Lucerne station | 1h49 | 8:28 AM Lugano, Stazione | 1 transfer | |
IC 21 663 | 663 | 7:18 AM Lucerne station | 1h40 | 8:58 AM Lugano, Stazione | 0 transfersDirect |
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Compare prices and tickets Lucerne station to Lugano, Stazione by bus or train
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Why should you book Lucerne to Lugano, Stazione trains with Omio?
SBB as well as Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) offer trains services from Lucerne to Lugano, Stazione. Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Lucerne to Lugano, Stazione.
Why book with Omio vs SBB?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for SBB, but also compare tickets for the likes of Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) to find the best option for your trip from Lucerne to Lugano, Stazione.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare SBB with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Lucerne to Lugano, Stazione.
Why book with Omio over Trainline and Rail Europe?
- Multiple travel company options: While SBB tickets can be bought on SBB's website or third party sellers, Omio allows you to compare with the likes of Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) to help you choose the right option for your journey from Lucerne to Lugano, Stazione.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Lucerne to Lugano, Stazione.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Lucerne station to Lugano, Stazione
Trains from Lucerne station to Lugano, Stazione run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $45 (€36) but you can travel from only $22 (€18) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:18, the last at 20:18. The fastest train covers the 78 miles (126 km) distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 78 miles (126 km) |
Average train duration 1h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $45 (€36) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 40m |
First train 04:18 |
Last train 20:18 |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Lucerne station to Lugano, Stazione trainsSBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Lucerne station and Lugano, Stazione from $22 (€18). 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 Lucerne station to Lugano, Stazione
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lucerne station to Lugano, Stazione 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, Stazione, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Lucerne station to Lugano, Stazione
- 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Zentralstrasse.
- Restaurant La Cucina
- Restaurant Bellini Locanda Ticinese
- Outside the main entrance.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Monopol Luzern
- Waldstätterhof Swiss Quality Hotel
- Hotel Central Luzern
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 420 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-9 for trains to Germany, Italy, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms
- Hall 3: Boat connections
- Bus: Several lines available
- Boat: Lake Lucerne boats
- Train: SBB services to various destinations
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