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MASI Lugano
Lugano’s leading art museum presents major modern and contemporary exhibitions in a striking lakeside cultural complex.
Cheapest price on Sep 18
$179
Average ticket price on Sep 18
$224
Fastest journey on Sep 18
5 h 24 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
5 h 59 m
Trains on Sep 18
6
Distance
301 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Strasbourg to Lugano is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Strasbourg to Lugano will cost around $224 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $179.
It's difficult to get from Strasbourg to Lugano without transferring at least 2 times.
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IC 2 873 | 873
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EC 151 | 151
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EC 21 | 21
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EC 25 | 25
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IC 2 885 | 885
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EC 151 | 151
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EC 25 | 25
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IC 2 873 | 873
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EC 27 | 27Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Strasbourg to Lugano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $60 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 54m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $60, while a flight costs an average of $763.
Distance: 187 miles (301 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$76 Average price | $60 Average price Cheapest | $763 Average price | $143 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 40m Average total duration 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 53m Average total duration 7h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Strasbourg to Lugano:
A bus is $15 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Strasbourg to Lugano costing on average $76 (€62).
A bus is $703 (€575) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Strasbourg to Lugano costing on average $763 (€625).
Other travel options to Lugano take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 10m.
Bus takes on average 7h 23m.
The journey is about 41m faster (4h 10m by train vs 4h 51m by car) and roughly $67 (€55) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($76 (€62) vs $143 (€117)). 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Strasbourg to Lugano trains for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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9877+ 9203+ IC 2 885 | 885 | On time 9:04 AM Strasbourg station | 11h54 | 8:58 PM Lugano, Stazione | 2 transfers | |
9877+ 9203+ EC 151 | 151 | On time 9:04 AM Strasbourg station | 5h24 | 2:28 PM Lugano, Stazione | 2 transfers | |
9877+ 9203+ IC 2 873 | 873 | On time 9:04 AM Strasbourg station | 5h54 | 2:58 PM Lugano, Stazione | 2 transfers | |
96219+ 9211+ IC 2 885 | 885 | 11:51 AM Strasbourg station | 9h07 | 8:58 PM Lugano, Stazione | 2 transfers | |
96219+ 9211+ EC 29 | 29 | 11:51 AM Strasbourg station | 9h37 | 9:28 PM Lugano, Stazione | 2 transfers | |
96219+ 9211+ EC 25 | 25 | 11:51 AM Strasbourg station | 7h37 | 7:28 PM Lugano, Stazione | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Strasbourg to Lugano run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $51 (€42) but you can travel from only $20 (€16) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 22:55. The fastest train covers the 187 miles (301 km) distance in 4h 2m.
Distance 187 miles (301 km) |
Average train duration 4h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $51 (€42) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 2m |
First train 12:06 AM |
Last train 10:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Lugano — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lugano trip today.
Lugano’s leading art museum presents major modern and contemporary exhibitions in a striking lakeside cultural complex.
Intimate museum inside the church complex, famous for Bernardino Luini frescoes and Renaissance religious art of exceptional local importance.
Museum and archive dedicated to writer Hermann Hesse in nearby Montagnola. It is essential for literary fans and lovers of the Collina d’Oro setting.
Lugano’s elegant waterfront park offers flowerbeds, sculptures, and lake views. It is one of the city’s most relaxing and photogenic walking areas.
The city’s famous shopping street is lined with arcades, boutiques, and historic buildings. It is ideal for strolling through central Lugano.
Main square facing the lake and city hall, often animated by markets and events. It is the natural hub of Lugano’s historic center.
A rich polenta dish from Ticino, often topped with braised beef, rabbit, or cheese. It reflects the region's Alpine farming roots and northern Italian influence.
Slow-cooked beef braise in red wine, commonly served with polenta. It is a hearty Ticinese classic suited to the cooler mountain climate.
Lake fish such as perch or pike-perch, usually simply grilled or pan-fried. It showcases the fresh catch from nearby lakes in southern Switzerland.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining at Villa Principe Leopoldo, known for refined Italian and Mediterranean cuisine with panoramic views over Lugano.
Historic lakeside restaurant serving polished Ticinese and Italian dishes in a classic setting near Parco Ciani.
Traditional grotto-style venue above Lugano, appreciated for local specialties, grilled meats, polenta, and a rustic hillside atmosphere.
Very high by Swiss standards: hotels, dining, and local transport usually cost more than in nearby Italian cities and many European lake destinations.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for excellent restaurant service. Round up small taxi fares and café bills.
Official public transport app
Lugano Stazione -> Piazza della Riforma
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Strasbourg 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.

Most Strasbourg to Lugano trains use the Strasbourg to Lugano, Stazione station pair, with some services arriving at Lugano. Use this guide to compare Strasbourg and Lugano train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Strasbourg 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 options include: Restaurant Le Kuhn, Brasserie Flo
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Strasbourg. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Strasbourg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Strasbourg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Strasbourg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Strasbourg: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mercure Strasbourg Centre Gare, Ibis Strasbourg Centre Gare, Le Grand Hotel.
Lugano, Stazione has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lugano, Stazione.
Lugano 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 options include: Ristorante Grand Café Al Porto, Ristorante La Cucina di Alice
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Lugano. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Lugano. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lugano: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lugano: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lugano: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Splendide Royal Lugano, Hotel Lugano Dante Center, Hotel Federale Lugano.
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