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Compare train and bus for Lucerne to Chiasso
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucerne to Chiasso among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 37m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, while a train costs an average of $81.
Distance: 90 miles (146 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$81 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $95 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Lucerne to Chiasso
Compare the available ways to get from Lucerne to Chiasso, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lucerne to Chiasso:
A bus is $52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucerne to Chiasso costing on average $81.
Other travel options to Chiasso take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 7m.
The journey is about 13m faster (2h 7m by train vs 2h 20m by car) and roughly $14 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($81 vs $95). 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.
Travel optionsfrom Lucerne to Chiasso
How to get from Lucerne to Chiasso by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lucerne to Chiasso is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- IC 21 663 | 663 · S 10 25765 | 25765
8:18 AM 2h22 Lucerne station 10:40 AM Chiasso station $61 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- IC 21 663 | 663 · S 10 25765 | 25765
8:18 AM 2h22 Lucerne station 10:40 AM Chiasso station $61 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- S 3 21323 | 21323 · EC 11 | 11
6:39 AM 2h16 Lucerne station 8:55 AM Chiasso station $85 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- IC 21 659 | 659 · S 10 25761 | 25761
6:18 AM 2h22 Lucerne station 8:40 AM Chiasso station $61 1 One-way 1 transfer - IR 26 2311 | 2311 · IC 2 861 | 861 · S 10 25763 | 25763
7:18 AM 2h22 Lucerne station 9:40 AM Chiasso station $62 1 One-way 2 transfers - EC 13 | 13+
IR VAE 2015 | 20157:39 AM 2h16 Lucerne station 9:55 AM Chiasso station $85 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lucerne to Chiasso:
A bus is $52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucerne to Chiasso costing on average $81.
Other travel options to Chiasso take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 7m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lucerne and Chiasso as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lucerne station and arrive in Chiasso station.
- Buses mostly depart from Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) and arrive in Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni).
- Ferries mostly depart from Bellagio and arrive in Como.
- Travel with SBB to go to Chiasso by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Chiasso by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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