How to travel from Lugano to Kloten

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Compare train and flight for Lugano to Kloten

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Lugano to Kloten among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $100 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 41m. 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 train costs an average of $100, while a flight costs an average of $631.

Distance: 101 miles (163 km)

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$631

Average price

$100

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Cheapest

$49

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5h 9m

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3h 9m

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2h 41m

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2h 11m

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2h 54m

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0.5 - 1.0kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Lugano to Kloten is a train with an average price of $100.

This is compared to other travel options from Lugano to Kloten:

A train is $530 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lugano to Kloten costing on average $631.

The fastest way to travel from Lugano to Kloten is by train with an average journey time of 2h 41m.

Other travel options to Kloten take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 9m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Lugano and Kloten including taking a train and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Lugano to Kloten among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around $631 compared to roughly $49 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-581.79. The journey takes 3h 9m versus 2h 54m by car, so you may arrive a little later, but you can relax instead of spending the time behind the wheel.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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FAQs: Travel from Lugano to Kloten

Travel to Kloten easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lugano to Kloten.

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There are 2 options to travel between Lugano and Kloten including taking a train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lugano to Kloten is a train with an average price of $100.

This is compared to other travel options from Lugano to Kloten:

A train is $530 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lugano to Kloten costing on average $631.

The fastest way to travel from Lugano to Kloten is by train with an average journey time of 2h 41m.

Other travel options to Kloten take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 9m.

The distance from Lugano to Kloten is approximately 101 miles (163 km).
The average frequency per day from Lugano to Kloten is:
  • Around 29 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lugano and Kloten as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lugano to Kloten:
  • Trains mostly depart from Lugano, Stazione and arrive in Zurich Airport.
  • Flights mostly depart from Milan Malpensa Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Como, Via Colombo Cristoforo (Grandate FNM) and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lugano to Kloten, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SBB to go to Kloten by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Vueling, Turkish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, GetJet Airlines, Swiss, BA Cityflyer, Eurowings, British Airways, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines to go to Kloten by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Lugano to Kloten:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Helvetic Airways, Swiss.
Omio customers who travel from Lugano to Kloten often also extend their vacation to go to Interlaken, Colmar, Strasbourg, Zurich, Mulhouse. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Kloten and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Kloten to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
A visit to Kloten can be comfortably enjoyed in 1 to 2 days, allowing time to explore local attractions and enjoy the surrounding Swiss landscape.

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