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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich Airport to Lugano
Cheapest price
$70
Average price
$86
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 14 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
164 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich Airport to Lugano is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich Airport to Lugano will cost around $86 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $70.
Of the 4 trains that leave Zurich Airport for Lugano on Thu, Nov 06, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 164 km distance in an average of 2 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 2 h 17 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 train and flight for Zurich Airport to Lugano
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich Airport to Lugano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €33, and a flight costs an average of €89.
Distance: 101 miles (164 km)
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€69 Average price Cheapest | €227 Average price |
2h 52m Average total duration 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Zurich Airport to Lugano train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich Airport to Lugano trains for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:48 PM Zurich Airport | 2h14 | 5:02 PM Lugano | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, November 6 | |||||
| 6:48 AM Zurich Airport | 2h14 | 9:02 AM Lugano | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:45 AM Zurich Airport | 2h17 | 10:02 AM Lugano | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:48 AM Zurich Airport | 2h10 | 9:58 AM Lugano | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich Airport to Lugano
SwitzerlandSwitzerland
Distance 101 miles (164 km) |
Average train duration 2h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $40 (€33) |
Trains per day 18 |
Fastest train 2h 10m |
First train 06:15 |
Last train 17:48 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Zurich Airport to Lugano start from as low as $40 (€33) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $85 (€69) depending on the train type and class.
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Zurich Airport to Lugano trainsSBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Zurich Airport and Lugano from $40 (€33). 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 Zurich Airport to Lugano
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Popular train stations from Zurich Airport to Lugano
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Lost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
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Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Via Maraini.
- Ristorante Grand Café Al Porto
- Ristorante Trani
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Lugano Dante Center
- Hotel Federale Lugano
- Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano
- Located in the main hall
- 116 places
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for trains to Ponte Tresa
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Funicular: Connection to Lugano city center
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