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Zurich to Lugano transfer · private chauffeur Zurich to Lugano. Through the Gotthard to the south.

Palm trees, a lakeside promenade and Italian flair: Lugano is Switzerland's south. We drive you from Zurich Airport to your hotel — and to Ascona, Locarno or on into Italy.

Fixed price from CHF 780 per vehicle · approx. 2 h 40 min from Zurich Airport

Lake Lugano and its mountains from above
Distance
approx. 223 km from Zurich Airport
Driving time
approx. 2 h 40 min
Pick-up
Zurich Airport with name sign and flight tracking, Zurich city or your address

Fixed prices Zurich – Lugano

Vehiclefrom Zurich Airportfrom Zurich city
Mercedes-Benz S-Class LongFor individual travellers and couplesBook this vehicleCHF 950CHF 890
Mercedes-Benz V-Class Extra-LongFor families, teams and lots of luggageBook this vehicleCHF 880CHF 820
Mercedes-Benz E-ClassThe elegant business saloonBook this vehicleCHF 840CHF 780
Mercedes-Maybach · Sprinterby distance — see the price calculator

Per vehicle, not per person, the same in both directions. Included: chauffeur, water and help with luggage; at the airport 60 minutes of waiting time from landing.

The drive to Lugano

The Gotthard motorway and the Gotthard road tunnel take you into Ticino. On public holidays and in the school holidays traffic builds up before the tunnel; then we allow more time or take the San Bernardino route.

Good to know: traffic at the Gotthard

We keep an eye on the traffic before departure and on the way, and choose the route accordingly. For flights from Zurich we plan the return with a generous buffer.

Arriving by the lake

Hotels line the lakefront between Paradiso and Castagnola and the slopes above. The centre around Piazza della Riforma is pedestrianised; we stop on the Riva or right in your hotel's driveway.

Spring, summer festivals and a mild climate

Lugano has the mildest climate in Switzerland: camellias and magnolias bloom as early as March. In summer the LongLake Festival and Estival Jazz play in the open air. Easter, Whitsun and the summer holidays bring heavy traffic before the Gotthard — then we plan with extra time.

Your hotel in Lugano

We drive up to Villa Castagnola, the Splendide Royal, The View Lugano or your hotel in Ascona and Locarno.

On the way

On the way, Lake Lucerne, Andermatt or Bellinzona with its three castles are worth a stop.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the drive from Zurich to Lugano?

From Zurich Airport about 2 h 40 min for approx. 223 km, depending on traffic, weather and season. We plan every drive with time to spare.

Do you also drive to Ascona, Locarno or Milan?

Yes — all over Ticino and on into Italy, to Lake Como, Milan or Malpensa Airport.

Do you also drive to Lugano-Agno Airport?

Yes. We collect you at Lugano-Agno Airport, for example after a private flight, and take you to your hotel or straight on to Zurich, Milan or the Engadin.

Nearby destinations

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