How to travel from Lugano to Lucerne

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Compare bus and train for Lugano to Lucerne

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lugano to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $47.

Distance: 78 miles (126 km)

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$66

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$27

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4h 15m

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from Lugano to Lucerne

How to get from Lugano to Lucerne by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Lugano to Lucerne is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

SBBIC 21 672 | 672
10:02AM1h39
Lugano, Stazione
11:41AMLucerne station
$701One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

SBBIC 2 870 | 870 · IR 26 2316 | 2316
09:02AM1h39
Lugano, Stazione
10:41AMLucerne station
$701One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

SBBIC 21 672 | 672
10:02AM1h39
Lugano, Stazione
11:41AMLucerne station
$701One-way
0 transfers

Other options

SBBB 4 4065 | 4065 · IC 21 672 | 672
09:47AM1h54
Lugano
11:41AMLucerne station
$731One-way
1 transfer
SBBEC 12 | 12 · IR VAE 2014 | 2014
09:30AM1h51
Lugano, Stazione
11:21AMLucerne station
$791One-way
1 transfer
SBBEC 14 | 14 · IR VAE 2016 | 2016
10:30AM1h51
Lugano, Stazione
12:21PMLucerne station
$791One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Lugano to Lucerne

Travel to Lucerne 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 Lucerne.

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There are 2 options to travel between Lugano and Lucerne including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Lugano to Lucerne is a bus with an average price of $14 (€11).

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

A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lugano to Lucerne costing on average $47 (€38).

The fastest way to travel from Lugano to Lucerne is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 10m.

Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 39m.

The distance from Lugano to Lucerne is approximately 78 miles (126 km).
The average frequency per day from Lugano to Lucerne is:
  • Around 17 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lugano to Lucerne:
  • Trains mostly depart from Lugano, Stazione and arrive in Lucerne station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni) and arrive in Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lugano to Lucerne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Di Maio, Bartolini Turismo, FlixBus to go to Lucerne by bus.
  • Travel with SBB, Rhatische Bahn, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Lucerne by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lugano to Lucerne with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Di Maio, Bartolini Turismo, FlixBus.
  • 4 direct trains per day with Rhatische Bahn, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
Omio customers who travel from Lugano to Lucerne often also extend their vacation to go to Zurich, Milan, Interlaken, Paris, Basel. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lucerne and these popular destinations at a great price.

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