Zürich Hardbrücke to Lugano by train

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Overview: trains from Zürich Hardbrücke to Lugano

Find the key information for travelling by train from Zürich Hardbrücke 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 05:53 View journey
Last train 22:55 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 3m View journey
Distance (km) 157
Trains / day 16 View all
Cheapest journey €46.91 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 28m
Train operators 46

From Zürich Hardbrücke to Lugano by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Zürich Hardbrücke to Lugano by train. With 16 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.

Train cost from Zürich Hardbrücke to Lugano

Ready to book tickets from Zürich Hardbrücke to Lugano? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between Zürich Hardbrücke and Lugano typically run €46.91.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 5 and a half months in advance.

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Train times for travel between Zürich Hardbrücke and Lugano

If you are taking the train from Zürich Hardbrücke to Lugano, you will have 16 trains each day (with a departure every 36 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 05:53. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 22:55. On weekends, the first train departs at 05:53, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 19:55.

How long is the train journey from Zürich Hardbrücke to Lugano?

This journey covers a total of 157 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 2 hours and 3 minutes.

When are tickets between Zürich Hardbrücke and Lugano available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Zürich Hardbrücke and Lugano can be purchased 5 and a half months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Making the most of your Zürich Hardbrücke to Lugano travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Lugano.

FAQs about the train journey from Zürich Hardbrücke to Lugano

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

The train journey between Zürich Hardbrücke and Lugano spans 157 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

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