Buchs SG to Lugano by train

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Overview: trains from Buchs SG to Lugano

Find the key information for travelling by train from Buchs SG 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 00:17 View journey
Last train 21:15 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 11m View journey
Distance (km) 136
Trains / day 21 View all
Cheapest journey €62.46 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 48m
Train operators 68

Explore Buchs SG to Lugano by train

Thinking about travelling from Buchs SG to Lugano by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Train cost between Buchs SG to Lugano

Getting from Buchs SG to Lugano by rail typically costs €62.46, 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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Buchs SG to Lugano train schedule

  • The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 00:19.

  • The latest weekday train along this route departs at 21:15.

  • The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 00:17.

  • The latest weekend train along this route departs at 20:47.

  • 21 trains run along this route each day.

  • Trains leave the station every 32 minutes.

Train duration for trips from Buchs SG to Lugano

The swiftest journey time on this route is 3 hours and 11 minutes, crossing a total distance of 136 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets between Buchs SG and Lugano?

Tickets along this route go on sale 6 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Additional information on train travel from Buchs SG to Lugano

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Lugano city guide to start planning your getaway.

FAQs about the train journey from Buchs SG to Lugano

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

The total distance from Buchs SG to Lugano is 136 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.