Zermatt to Lugano by train – can we travel without going via Lucerne?
A traveler is trying to figure out how to travel from Zermatt to Lugano by train and is looking for the best route. They initially thought they needed to transfer in Lucerne but are exploring other options. Several users suggest scenic alternative routes for a more enjoyable journey.
- Check SBB.ch for train schedules and routes.
- For a scenic experience, take the Centovalli route: Zermatt to Brig, then Domodossola to Locarno, and finally to Lugano.
- Another scenic route option is Zermatt to Visp, then Andermatt to Göschenen, before reaching Lugano via the Glacier Express.
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We are trying to figure out how to get from Zermatt to Lugano by train. Looks like we have to go to Lucerne and then Lugano. Is there a different way?
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Welcome to the club. You are using the wrong site. Use SBB.ch and then after arriving choose your language
It is a Five hour trip with a couple transfers. But it is as straight as you can go.
Thank you DelrayDancer, extremely helpful! Looking at SBB site I think we’ll go from Zermatt to Grindelwald, then Grindelwald to Lugano.
kind regards
Hi Surfer,
Grindelwald is not on that route. Please see https://www.myswissalps.com/travel/public-transport/timetable/ for how the timetable works. If you’re after a scenic route, I recommend:
- Zermatt – Brig – Domodossola – Locarno – Lugano (Centovalli route)
- Or: Zermatt – Visp – Andermatt – Göschenen – Lugano (part of the Glacier Express and Gotthard Panorama Express route)
More scenic route details are here:
- https://www.myswissalps.com/activity/centovalli-railway/
- https://www.myswissalps.com/activity/glacier-express/
- https://www.myswissalps.com/activity/gotthard-panorama-express/
Have fun!
Thanks all
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