Zürich Oerlikon to Lugano by train

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Overview: trains from Zürich Oerlikon to Lugano

Find the key information for travelling by train from Zürich Oerlikon to Lugano, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:30 View journey
Last train 22:51 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 7m View journey
Distance (km) 160
Trains / day 18 View all
Cheapest journey CA$124.80 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 37m
Train operators 44

Travelling by train from Zürich Oerlikon to Lugano

Ready to travel from Zürich Oerlikon to Lugano by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Train cost between Zürich Oerlikon to Lugano

Getting from Zürich Oerlikon to Lugano by rail typically costs CA$124.80, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Zürich Oerlikon to Lugano departure frequency and train timetable

With 18 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 35 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:46 and the last one is at 22:51. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:30, with the last one at 21:51.

How long does the train from Zürich Oerlikon to Lugano take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 2 hours and 7 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 160 kilometres.

Booking time frame: Zürich Oerlikon to Lugano trains

Tickets for travel to Lugano along this route are available for purchase 5 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Making your Zürich Oerlikon to Lugano travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Lugano.

FAQs about the train journey from Zürich Oerlikon to Lugano

Want to know more about your journey from Zürich Oerlikon to Lugano? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance between Zürich Oerlikon and Lugano is 160 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.