Lucerne to Lugano train

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Information about the Lucerne to Lugano train

Travel by train from Lucerne to Lugano. 25 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Lucerne at 6h 18m and the last at 22h 51m, allowing you to cover the 125.96 km distance in as little as 1h 40m.

Number routes per day

Average route time

2h 04m

Shortest route time

1h 40m

First hour of departure

6h 18m

Last hour of departure

22h 51m

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How much does a train ticket from Lucerne to Lugano cost?

Book your train ticket several months in advance to benefit from a favourable fare. Take price variations into account, which depend on the day and time of departure, to benefit from the best fares. Keep an eye on the best offers by adding an alert in the "Low Prices" section.

How long does a journey on a train from Lucerne to Lugano take?

The Lucerne to Lugano journey lasts approximately 2h 04m.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Lucerne to Lugano?

When taking the fastest train, you can travel from Lucerne to Lugano in 1h 40m.

How many trains run from Lucerne to Lugano each day?

Each day, 25 trains depart from Lucerne to Lugano.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Lucerne and Lugano?

It is possible to travel between Lucerne and Lugano on Direct Journey.

What is the distance between Lucerne and Lugano by train?

The total distance between Lucerne and Lugano by train is approximately 125.96 km.

What time is the first train from Lucerne to Lugano?

Want to arrive early? Take the first Lucerne to Lugano train at 6h 18m.

What time is the last train from Lucerne to Lugano?

If you prefer a later departure, take the last train leaving Lucerne at 22h 51m.

To leave Lucerne, which station(s) can I depart from?

On this page, you will find trains departing from: LUZERN.

At Lugano, which station(s) will I arrive at?

The trains on this page terminate at: LUGANO.

Which train companies operate trains from Lucerne to Lugano?

You can complete your journey from Lucerne to Lugano on a SBB train.

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Lucerne to Lugano?

The price of a Lucerne – Lugano train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Lucerne to Lugano thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Lucerne to Lugano.

Price of a Lucerne – Lugano Train Ticket

Depending on the dates of your train from Lucerne to Lugano, the rail operator providing the service, the class selected and any applicable discounts, the price may vary. To find a cheap ticket from Lucerne to Lugano, consider SNCF discount cards and subscriptions. From the Carte Avantage to the Interrail Pass and the TER subscription, there are many offers available on SNCF Connect to help you travel by train at the best price.

Promotional Fare for Lucerne – Lugano

We may offer occasional promotions or flash sales on train tickets from Lucerne to Lugano throughout the year. Discover the current SNCF Connect Deals and feel free to subscribe to our newsletter to receive promotional offers. Notifications in the app also let you know as soon as new deals become available on our website.

Last-minute Lucerne – Lugano Train

Booking your ticket in advance, for example, during the sales events, is a great way to pay less for your journey from Lucerne to Lugano. For last-minute train tickets from Lucerne to Lugano, run a search on our website to see the lowest prices available for the five to seven days following your intended departure date. Depending on the dates and the rail operator, you can also select the option to reserve your seats at the current fare, hold that price for a certain period, and pay for your tickets at that rate before the option expires.

Direct train from Lucerne to Lugano and alternative routes

Some services may be operated by direct trains as well as trains with connections. Likewise, different rail operators may provide all or part of a journey with different offers. To get a cheap ticket, we recommend checking the best prices shown after a search on SNCF Connect. A direct train does not necessarily guarantee the cheapest fare for Lucerne - Lugano. On certain journeys, we also offer alternative routes, or trips to or from nearby stations, allowing you to compare times and prices.

Which companies operate the train from Lucerne to Lugano?

If you're travelling from Lucerne to Lugano, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

SBB

Travel from Lucerne to Lugano with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). SBB is Switzerland’s national rail operator, with an extensive and punctual network connecting cities across the country efficiently. SBB operates a range of services, including high-speed, long-distance and regional trains, all of which can now be booked on the SNCF Connect website and app.

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What travel classes are available on the Lucerne to Lugano train?

To travel from Lucerne to Lugano, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

SBB

Travel from Lucerne to Lugano by train with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). Depending on your journey and the train selected, enjoy 1st or 2nd class comfort on long-distance InterCity (IC) and EuroCity (EC) trains, tilting trains, or the regional network, which includes InterRegio (IR), RegioExpress (RE), and Regio (R) services. Your SBB train ticket Lucerne - Lugano allows you to explore Switzerland and its Alpine landscapes with complete peace of mind.

What on-board services are available on the Lucerne to Lugano train?

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Lucerne to Lugano route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

SBB

Treats and relaxation at the SBB Restaurant

Turn your journey into a break: enjoy a selection of carefully chosen meals and drinks at the SBB Restaurant or SBB Bistro, to delight your taste buds even on the train.
Free Internet on board and in stations

Browse free of charge: thanks to SBB WiFi, Internet access is available in many stations and on board mainline trains!
Enhanced comfort in 1st class

Travel with greater ease: in 1st class, you'll enjoy more legroom, individually adjustable seats spaced further apart, outlets in every compartment, 2+1 layouts, as well as "business" and "quiet" areas for greater peace of mind.
Transporting your luggage on board the train

SBB makes it easy to travel with your luggage. You can keep your luggage with you on the train thanks to the numerous storage areas: under or between the seats, in the overhead luggage racks, or in the multi-function compartments of duplex cars. Pictograms indicate luggage and stroller zones.
Transporting your bicycle on board the train

Bicycles are welcome on SBB trains. You can transport your personal bicycle in the areas provided, including in the IC2000 cars on the lower level. Groups of cyclists (10 people or more) can benefit from specially adapted services on booking. Folding bicycles can be transported as hand luggage, without a specific ticket. For other types of bicycles, we recommend checking transport conditions and booking in advance, especially during busy periods.
Travelling with your pet

Small animals, up to the size of a cat, can travel free of charge on SBB trains if they are transported in a closed cage or bag, placed under the seat or in the luggage racks. For dogs, a specific ticket is required and can be purchased via the SNCF Connect application. Dogs must be kept on a leash and remain on the floor during the journey.

Lucerne to Lugano train schedule for Tuesday 4 August 2026
Departure	Arrival	Duration	Carrier
6h 18m	8h 02m	1h 44m	SBB	Booking
6h 18m Luzern SBB 659 6h 45m Arth-Goldau 7h 08m Fluelen 7h 42m Bellinzona 8h 02m Lugano
6h 51m	9h 02m	2h 11m	SBB	Booking
6h 51m Luzern SBB 21116 6h 58m Ebikon 7h 00m Buchrain 7h 02m Root D4 7h 05m Gisikon-Root 7h 08m Rotkreuz 7h 12m Huenenberg Zythus 7h 14m Cham(Ch) 7h 15m Cham(Ch) Alpenblick 7h 17m Zug(Ch) Chollermueli 7h 19m Zug(Ch) Schutzengel 7h 21m Zug Connection: 09 min 7h 30m Zug SBB 861 7h 45m Arth-Goldau 8h 42m Bellinzona 9h 02m Lugano
7h 09m	9h 28m	2h 19m	SBB	Booking
7h 09m Luzern SBB 2612 7h 28m Zug Connection: 32 min 8h 00m Zug SBB 13 8h 16m Arth-Goldau 9h 12m Bellinzona 9h 28m Lugano
8h 18m	10h 02m	1h 44m	SBB	Booking
8h 18m Luzern SBB 663 8h 45m Arth-Goldau 9h 08m Fluelen 9h 42m Bellinzona 10h 02m Lugano
8h 51m	11h 02m	2h 11m	SBB	Booking
8h 51m Luzern SBB 21124 8h 58m Ebikon 9h 00m Buchrain 9h 02m Root D4 9h 05m Gisikon-Root 9h 08m Rotkreuz 9h 12m Huenenberg Zythus 9h 14m Cham(Ch) 9h 15m Cham(Ch) Alpenblick 9h 17m Zug(Ch) Chollermueli 9h 19m Zug(Ch) Schutzengel 9h 21m Zug Connection: 09 min 9h 30m Zug SBB 865 9h 45m Arth-Goldau 10h 42m Bellinzona 11h 02m Lugano
9h 09m	11h 28m	2h 19m	SBB	Booking
9h 09m Luzern SBB 2616 9h 28m Zug Connection: 32 min 10h 00m Zug SBB 15 10h 16m Arth-Goldau 11h 12m Bellinzona 11h 28m Lugano
10h 18m	12h 02m	1h 44m	SBB	Booking
10h 18m Luzern SBB 667 10h 45m Arth-Goldau 11h 08m Fluelen 11h 42m Bellinzona 12h 02m Lugano
10h 51m	13h 02m	2h 11m	SBB	Booking
10h 51m Luzern SBB 21132 10h 58m Ebikon 11h 00m Buchrain 11h 02m Root D4 11h 05m Gisikon-Root 11h 08m Rotkreuz 11h 12m Huenenberg Zythus 11h 14m Cham(Ch) 11h 15m Cham(Ch) Alpenblick 11h 17m Zug(Ch) Chollermueli 11h 19m Zug(Ch) Schutzengel 11h 21m Zug Connection: 09 min 11h 30m Zug SBB 869 11h 45m Arth-Goldau 12h 42m Bellinzona 13h 02m Lugano
11h 09m	13h 28m	2h 19m	SBB	Booking
11h 09m Luzern SBB 2620 11h 28m Zug Connection: 32 min 12h 00m Zug SBB 19 12h 16m Arth-Goldau 13h 12m Bellinzona 13h 28m Lugano
12h 18m	14h 02m	1h 44m	SBB	Booking
12h 18m Luzern SBB 671 12h 45m Arth-Goldau 13h 42m Bellinzona 14h 02m Lugano
12h 51m	15h 02m	2h 11m	SBB	Booking
12h 51m Luzern SBB 21140 12h 58m Ebikon 13h 00m Buchrain 13h 02m Root D4 13h 05m Gisikon-Root 13h 08m Rotkreuz 13h 12m Huenenberg Zythus 13h 14m Cham(Ch) 13h 15m Cham(Ch) Alpenblick 13h 17m Zug(Ch) Chollermueli 13h 19m Zug(Ch) Schutzengel 13h 21m Zug Connection: 09 min 13h 30m Zug SBB 873 13h 45m Arth-Goldau 14h 08m Fluelen 14h 42m Bellinzona 15h 02m Lugano
13h 09m	15h 28m	2h 19m	SBB	Booking
13h 09m Luzern SBB 2624 13h 28m Zug Connection: 32 min 14h 00m Zug SBB 21 14h 16m Arth-Goldau 15h 12m Bellinzona 15h 28m Lugano
14h 18m	16h 02m	1h 44m	SBB	Booking
14h 18m Luzern SBB 675 14h 45m Arth-Goldau 15h 42m Bellinzona 16h 02m Lugano
14h 51m	17h 02m	2h 11m	SBB	Booking
14h 51m Luzern SBB 21148 14h 58m Ebikon 15h 00m Buchrain 15h 02m Root D4 15h 05m Gisikon-Root 15h 08m Rotkreuz 15h 12m Huenenberg Zythus 15h 14m Cham(Ch) 15h 15m Cham(Ch) Alpenblick 15h 17m Zug(Ch) Chollermueli 15h 19m Zug(Ch) Schutzengel 15h 21m Zug Connection: 09 min 15h 30m Zug SBB 877 15h 45m Arth-Goldau 16h 08m Fluelen 16h 42m Bellinzona 17h 02m Lugano
15h 09m	17h 28m	2h 19m	SBB	Booking
15h 09m Luzern SBB 2628 15h 28m Zug Connection: 32 min 16h 00m Zug SBB 23 16h 16m Arth-Goldau 17h 12m Bellinzona 17h 28m Lugano
16h 18m	18h 02m	1h 44m	SBB	Booking
16h 18m Luzern SBB 173 16h 45m Arth-Goldau 17h 42m Bellinzona 18h 02m Lugano
16h 51m	19h 02m	2h 11m	SBB	Booking
16h 51m Luzern SBB 21156 16h 58m Ebikon 17h 00m Buchrain 17h 02m Root D4 17h 05m Gisikon-Root 17h 08m Rotkreuz 17h 12m Huenenberg Zythus 17h 14m Cham(Ch) 17h 15m Cham(Ch) Alpenblick 17h 17m Zug(Ch) Chollermueli 17h 19m Zug(Ch) Schutzengel 17h 21m Zug Connection: 09 min 17h 30m Zug SBB 881 17h 45m Arth-Goldau 18h 08m Fluelen 18h 42m Bellinzona 19h 02m Lugano
17h 09m	19h 28m	2h 19m	SBB	Booking
17h 09m Luzern SBB 2632 17h 28m Zug Connection: 32 min 18h 00m Zug SBB 25 18h 16m Arth-Goldau 19h 12m Bellinzona 19h 28m Lugano
18h 18m	20h 02m	1h 44m	SBB	Booking
18h 18m Luzern SBB 683 18h 45m Arth-Goldau 19h 42m Bellinzona 20h 02m Lugano
18h 51m	21h 02m	2h 11m	SBB	Booking
18h 51m Luzern SBB 21164 18h 58m Ebikon 19h 00m Buchrain 19h 02m Root D4 19h 05m Gisikon-Root 19h 08m Rotkreuz 19h 12m Huenenberg Zythus 19h 14m Cham(Ch) 19h 15m Cham(Ch) Alpenblick 19h 17m Zug(Ch) Chollermueli 19h 19m Zug(Ch) Schutzengel 19h 21m Zug Connection: 09 min 19h 30m Zug SBB 885 19h 45m Arth-Goldau 20h 08m Fluelen 20h 42m Bellinzona 21h 02m Lugano
19h 09m	21h 28m	2h 19m	SBB	Booking
19h 09m Luzern SBB 2636 19h 28m Zug Connection: 32 min 20h 00m Zug SBB 29 20h 16m Arth-Goldau 21h 12m Bellinzona 21h 28m Lugano
20h 18m	21h 58m	1h 40m	SBB	Booking
20h 18m Luzern SBB 687 20h 45m Arth-Goldau 21h 42m Bellinzona 21h 58m Lugano
20h 51m	22h 58m	2h 07m	SBB	Booking
20h 51m Luzern SBB 21172 20h 58m Ebikon 21h 00m Buchrain 21h 02m Root D4 21h 05m Gisikon-Root 21h 08m Rotkreuz 21h 12m Huenenberg Zythus 21h 14m Cham(Ch) 21h 15m Cham(Ch) Alpenblick 21h 17m Zug(Ch) Chollermueli 21h 19m Zug(Ch) Schutzengel 21h 21m Zug Connection: 09 min 21h 30m Zug SBB 889 21h 45m Arth-Goldau 22h 08m Fluelen 22h 42m Bellinzona 22h 58m Lugano
22h 18m	23h 58m	1h 40m	SBB	Booking
22h 18m Luzern SBB 691 22h 45m Arth-Goldau 23h 42m Bellinzona 23h 58m Lugano
22h 51m	1h 25m	2h 34m	SBB	Booking
22h 51m Luzern SBB 21180 22h 58m Ebikon 23h 00m Buchrain 23h 02m Root D4 23h 05m Gisikon-Root 23h 08m Rotkreuz 23h 12m Huenenberg Zythus 23h 14m Cham(Ch) 23h 15m Cham(Ch) Alpenblick 23h 17m Zug(Ch) Chollermueli 23h 19m Zug(Ch) Schutzengel 23h 21m Zug Connection: 09 min 23h 30m Zug SBB 893 23h 45m Arth-Goldau 0h 08m Altdorf 0h 34m Biasca 0h 47m Bellinzona Connection: 06 min 0h 53m Bellinzona SBB 25149 0h 57m Giubiasco 1h 06m Rivera-Bironico 1h 10m Mezzovico 1h 16m Taverne-Torricella 1h 19m Lamone-Cadempino 1h 25m Lugano

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