SBB IC 5 connects Zürich HB to Lugano through the Gotthard Base Tunnel, the world's longest railway tunnel at 57 km. Since 2016, the new base tunnel reduces the journey from 3.5 hours to under 2.5 hours, passing under the Alps at 550m altitude instead of the old mountain route at 1,100m.
| # | Station | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zürich HB Zurich | Start | 07:12 |
| 2 | Zug Zug | 07:32 | 07:33 |
| 3 | Arth-Goldau Arth-Goldau | 07:54 | 07:55 |
| 4 | Bellinzona Bellinzona | 09:18 | 09:20 |
| 5 | Lugano Lugano | 09:43 | End |
Timetable data is sourced from official Switzerland railways records and may vary due to delays or seasonal changes. Always verify with the official operator before travelling.
SBB IC 5 connects Zürich HB to Lugano through the Gotthard Base Tunnel, the world's longest railway tunnel at 57 km. Since 2016, the new base tunnel reduces the journey from 3.5 hours to under 2.5 hours, passing under the Alps at 550m altitude instead of the old mountain route at 1,100m.
The train runs on every day of the week. The full route covers 5 stops with a total journey time of approximately 2h 31m.
Available travel classes include 2nd Class, 1st Class. Fares start from CHF 35 for 2nd Class.
Passengers are advised to arrive at the station at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time to locate the correct platform and coach.
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SBB IC 5 Zürich–Lugano departs at 07:12 and arrives at the final destination at 09:43. Total journey time is approximately 2h 31m. Always verify current timings with Switzerland Railways before travelling.
SBB IC 5 Zürich–Lugano fares start from approximately 35 (economy class). Book at official website for the latest prices.
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SBB IC 5 Zürich–Lugano makes 5 stops. The route starts at Zürich HB and ends at Lugano. Major intermediate stops include Zug, Arth-Goldau, Bellinzona.
Check the running days shown in the hero section on this page. Some routes run daily, others run on selected days only. Always verify the current running schedule on the Switzerland Railways website or app before booking.