Lugano to Zurich train

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Information about the Lugano to Zurich train

Travel by train from Lugano to Zurich. 21 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Lugano at 4h 32m and the last at 21h 58m, allowing you to cover the 155.75 km distance in as little as 1h 57m.

Number routes per day

Average route time

2h 13m

Shortest route time

1h 57m

First hour of departure

4h 32m

Last hour of departure

21h 58m

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Cheap train tickets from Lugano to Zurich

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

To get the best price for a train ticket, we recommend booking several months in advance. If you are flexible, when booking your ticket, take the time to look for the cheapest dates and times for your journey. Stay informed of good deals by creating an alert in the "Low Prices" section.

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

The journey on a train from Lugano to Zurich will take you about 2h 13m. Travel time may vary depending on the operator.

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

The minimum time to travel by train between Lugano and Zurich is 1h 57m.

How many trains run from Lugano to Zurich each day?

Every day, 21 trains complete the Lugano to Zurich journey.

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

There is at least one Direct Journey available between Lugano and Zurich.

What is the distance between Lugano and Zurich by train?

The rail connection between Lugano and Zurich is approximately 155.75 km.

What time is the first train from Lugano to Zurich?

If you’re an early riser, you can catch the Lugano to Zurich train at 4h 32m.

What time is the last train from Lugano to Zurich?

The last train departs Lugano at 21h 58m.

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

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

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

The trains shown on this page arrive at: ZURICH HB.

Which train companies operate trains from Lugano to Zurich?

Travel on a train operated by SBB for your journey from Lugano to Zurich.

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

The price of a Lugano – Zurich 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 Lugano to Zurich 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 Lugano to Zurich.

Price of a Lugano – Zurich Train Ticket

Depending on the dates of your train from Lugano to Zurich, the rail operator providing the service, the class selected and any applicable discounts, the price may vary. To find a cheap ticket from Lugano to Zurich, 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 Lugano – Zurich

We may offer occasional promotions or flash sales on train tickets from Lugano to Zurich 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 Lugano – Zurich Train

Booking your ticket in advance, for example, during the sales events, is a great way to pay less for your journey from Lugano to Zurich. For last-minute train tickets from Lugano to Zurich, 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 Lugano to Zurich and alternative routes

On some journeys, direct services exist as well as services with connections. When booking your ticket to Zurich on SNCF Connect, the label "Direct" or "Connection" is displayed under the timetable for each service. This is also where you can compare the prices of trains, whether they are direct or not. For certain journeys, we display alternative routes and departures/arrivals from nearby stations, making it easier to compare prices and schedules.

Which companies operate the train from Lugano to Zurich?

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

SBB

Travel from Lugano to Zurich 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 Lugano to Zurich train?

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

SBB

Travel from Lugano to Zurich 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 Lugano - Zurich allows you to explore Switzerland and its Alpine landscapes with complete peace of mind.

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

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Lugano to Zurich 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.

Lugano to Zurich train schedule for Tuesday 4 August 2026
Departure	Arrival	Duration	Carrier
4h 32m	6h 55m	2h 23m	SBB	Booking
4h 32m Lugano SBB 25104 4h 36m Lamone-Cadempino 4h 39m Taverne-Torricella 4h 44m Mezzovico 4h 48m Rivera-Bironico 4h 59m Giubiasco 5h 03m Bellinzona Connection: 04 min 5h 07m Bellinzona SBB 862 5h 21m Biasca 5h 51m Fluelen 6h 11m Arth-Goldau 6h 30m Zug 6h 55m Zurich Hb
6h 00m	8h 25m	2h 25m	SBB	Booking
6h 00m Lugano SBB 664 6h 16m Bellinzona 7h 11m Arth-Goldau Connection: 21 min 7h 32m Arth-Goldau SBB 21226 7h 38m Walchwil 7h 40m Walchwil Hoerndli 7h 45m Zug(Ch), Oberwil 7h 46m Zug(Ch), Fridbach 7h 48m Zug(Ch), Casino 7h 49m Zug(Ch), Postplatz 7h 53m Zug Connection: 05 min 7h 58m Zug SBB 2111 8h 01m Baar 8h 14m Thalwil 8h 25m Zurich Hb
6h 30m	8h 27m	1h 57m	SBB	Booking
6h 30m Lugano SBB 1462 6h 46m Bellinzona 7h 42m Arth-Goldau 8h 00m Zug 8h 27m Zurich Hb
6h 58m	8h 55m	1h 57m	SBB	Booking
6h 58m Lugano SBB 866 7h 16m Bellinzona 7h 51m Fluelen 8h 11m Arth-Goldau 8h 30m Zug 8h 55m Zurich Hb
7h 30m	9h 27m	1h 57m	SBB	Booking
7h 30m Lugano SBB 1466 7h 46m Bellinzona 8h 42m Arth-Goldau 9h 00m Zug 9h 27m Zurich Hb
7h 58m	10h 25m	2h 27m	SBB	Booking
7h 58m Lugano SBB 668 8h 16m Bellinzona 9h 11m Arth-Goldau Connection: 21 min 9h 32m Arth-Goldau SBB 21234 9h 38m Walchwil 9h 40m Walchwil Hoerndli 9h 45m Zug(Ch), Oberwil 9h 46m Zug(Ch), Fridbach 9h 48m Zug(Ch), Casino 9h 49m Zug(Ch), Postplatz 9h 53m Zug Connection: 05 min 9h 58m Zug SBB 2115 10h 01m Baar 10h 14m Thalwil 10h 25m Zurich Hb
8h 58m	10h 55m	1h 57m	SBB	Booking
8h 58m Lugano SBB 870 9h 16m Bellinzona 9h 51m Fluelen 10h 11m Arth-Goldau 10h 30m Zug 10h 55m Zurich Hb
9h 58m	12h 25m	2h 27m	SBB	Booking
9h 58m Lugano SBB 672 10h 16m Bellinzona 11h 11m Arth-Goldau Connection: 21 min 11h 32m Arth-Goldau SBB 21242 11h 38m Walchwil 11h 40m Walchwil Hoerndli 11h 45m Zug(Ch), Oberwil 11h 46m Zug(Ch), Fridbach 11h 48m Zug(Ch), Casino 11h 49m Zug(Ch), Postplatz 11h 53m Zug Connection: 05 min 11h 58m Zug SBB 2575 12h 01m Baar 12h 14m Thalwil 12h 25m Zurich Hb
10h 58m	12h 55m	1h 57m	SBB	Booking
10h 58m Lugano SBB 874 11h 16m Bellinzona 11h 51m Fluelen 12h 11m Arth-Goldau 12h 30m Zug 12h 55m Zurich Hb
11h 30m	13h 27m	1h 57m	SBB	Booking
11h 30m Lugano SBB 1474 11h 46m Bellinzona 12h 42m Arth-Goldau 13h 00m Zug 13h 27m Zurich Hb
12h 58m	14h 55m	1h 57m	SBB	Booking
12h 58m Lugano SBB 878 13h 16m Bellinzona 14h 11m Arth-Goldau 14h 30m Zug 14h 55m Zurich Hb
13h 58m	16h 25m	2h 27m	SBB	Booking
13h 58m Lugano SBB 680 14h 16m Bellinzona 14h 51m Fluelen 15h 11m Arth-Goldau Connection: 21 min 15h 32m Arth-Goldau SBB 21258 15h 38m Walchwil 15h 40m Walchwil Hoerndli 15h 45m Zug(Ch), Oberwil 15h 46m Zug(Ch), Fridbach 15h 48m Zug(Ch), Casino 15h 49m Zug(Ch), Postplatz 15h 53m Zug Connection: 05 min 15h 58m Zug SBB 2127 16h 01m Baar 16h 14m Thalwil 16h 25m Zurich Hb
14h 58m	16h 55m	1h 57m	SBB	Booking
14h 58m Lugano SBB 882 15h 16m Bellinzona 16h 11m Arth-Goldau 16h 30m Zug 16h 55m Zurich Hb
15h 58m	18h 25m	2h 27m	SBB	Booking
15h 58m Lugano SBB 684 16h 16m Bellinzona 16h 51m Fluelen 17h 11m Arth-Goldau Connection: 21 min 17h 32m Arth-Goldau SBB 21266 17h 38m Walchwil 17h 40m Walchwil Hoerndli 17h 45m Zug(Ch), Oberwil 17h 46m Zug(Ch), Fridbach 17h 48m Zug(Ch), Casino 17h 49m Zug(Ch), Postplatz 17h 53m Zug Connection: 05 min 17h 58m Zug SBB 2131 18h 01m Baar 18h 14m Thalwil 18h 25m Zurich Hb
16h 58m	18h 55m	1h 57m	SBB	Booking
16h 58m Lugano SBB 886 17h 16m Bellinzona 18h 11m Arth-Goldau 18h 30m Zug 18h 55m Zurich Hb
17h 58m	20h 25m	2h 27m	SBB	Booking
17h 58m Lugano SBB 688 18h 16m Bellinzona 18h 51m Fluelen 19h 11m Arth-Goldau Connection: 21 min 19h 32m Arth-Goldau SBB 21274 19h 38m Walchwil 19h 40m Walchwil Hoerndli 19h 45m Zug(Ch), Oberwil 19h 46m Zug(Ch), Fridbach 19h 48m Zug(Ch), Casino 19h 49m Zug(Ch), Postplatz 19h 53m Zug Connection: 05 min 19h 58m Zug SBB 2135 20h 01m Baar 20h 14m Thalwil 20h 25m Zurich Hb
18h 58m	20h 55m	1h 57m	SBB	Booking
18h 58m Lugano SBB 890 19h 16m Bellinzona 20h 11m Arth-Goldau 20h 30m Zug 20h 55m Zurich Hb
19h 58m	22h 25m	2h 27m	SBB	Booking
19h 58m Lugano SBB 692 20h 16m Bellinzona 20h 51m Fluelen 21h 11m Arth-Goldau Connection: 21 min 21h 32m Arth-Goldau SBB 21282 21h 38m Walchwil 21h 40m Walchwil Hoerndli 21h 45m Zug(Ch), Oberwil 21h 46m Zug(Ch), Fridbach 21h 48m Zug(Ch), Casino 21h 49m Zug(Ch), Postplatz 21h 53m Zug Connection: 05 min 21h 58m Zug SBB 2589 22h 01m Baar 22h 14m Thalwil 22h 25m Zurich Hb
20h 58m	22h 55m	1h 57m	SBB	Booking
20h 58m Lugano SBB 894 21h 16m Bellinzona 22h 11m Arth-Goldau 22h 30m Zug 22h 55m Zurich Hb
21h 58m	0h 25m	2h 27m	SBB	Booking
21h 58m Lugano SBB 696 22h 16m Bellinzona 22h 51m Fluelen 23h 11m Arth-Goldau Connection: 21 min 23h 32m Arth-Goldau SBB 21290 23h 38m Walchwil 23h 40m Walchwil Hoerndli 23h 45m Zug(Ch), Oberwil 23h 46m Zug(Ch), Fridbach 23h 48m Zug(Ch), Casino 23h 49m Zug(Ch), Postplatz 23h 53m Zug Connection: 05 min 23h 58m Zug SBB 2593 0h 01m Baar 0h 14m Thalwil 0h 25m Zurich Hb
21h 58m	1h 06m	3h 08m	SBB	Booking
21h 58m Lugano SBB 696 22h 16m Bellinzona 22h 51m Fluelen 23h 11m Arth-Goldau 23h 41m Luzern 0h 28m Olten Connection: 07 min 0h 35m Olten SBB 841 1h 06m Zurich Hb

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