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Compare train for Interlaken to Lugano
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Interlaken to Lugano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $108 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 11m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $108, while a train costs an average of $108.
Distance: 69 miles (112 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$108 Average price Cheapest | $94 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Interlaken to Lugano
Compare the available ways to get from Interlaken to Lugano, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
Tickets start at around $108 compared to roughly $94 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$14. The journey takes 3h 41m versus 2h 53m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Interlaken to Lugano
How to get from Interlaken to Lugano by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Interlaken to Lugano is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
PE LIX 2923 | 2923+IR 26 2323 | 2323 · IC 2 873 | 873 · B 2 2165 | 216511:04 AM 4h06 Interlaken Ost 3:10 PM Lugano $73 1 One-way 3 transfers
Cheapest
- PE LIX 2923 | 2923+IR 26 2323 | 2323 · IC 2 873 | 873 · B 2 2165 | 2165
11:04 AM 4h06 Interlaken Ost 3:10 PM Lugano $73 1 One-way 3 transfers
Fastest
- PE LIX 2923 | 2923+IR 26 2323 | 2323 · IC 2 873 | 873
11:04 AM 3h54 Interlaken Ost 2:58 PM Lugano, Stazione $92 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
- PE LIX 2925 | 2925+IC 21 675 | 675 · B 2 2181 | 2181
12:04 PM 4h06 Interlaken Ost 4:10 PM Lugano $73 1 One-way 2 transfers - PE LIX 2917 | 2917+IC 21 667 | 667
8:04 AM 3h54 Interlaken Ost 11:58 AM Lugano, Stazione $94 1 One-way 1 transfer - PE LIX 2919 | 2919+IR 26 2319 | 2319 · IC 2 869 | 869
9:04 AM 3h54 Interlaken Ost 12:58 PM Lugano, Stazione $96 1 One-way 2 transfers
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- Around 13 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Interlaken and Lugano as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Interlaken West and arrive in Lugano, Stazione.
- Ferries mostly depart from Menaggio and arrive in Varenna.
- Travel with SBB, Luzern-Interlaken Express to go to Lugano by train.
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