Express · No. SBB IC 5
SBB IC 5 Zürich–Lugano train timings
SBB IC 5 Zürich–Lugano timetable
2 stops · scheduled timesPublished timetable, local time. “+1d” means the next day. Delays and platform changes are announced by Switzerland's national railway on the day.
SBB IC 5 Zürich–Lugano: Zurich to Lugano
SBB IC 5 Zürich–Lugano is an express train run by Switzerland's national railway between Zürich HB and Lugano. The full journey covers 224 km and takes 2h 25m.
It leaves Zürich HB at 07:00 and reaches Lugano at 09:25. It runs every day.
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.
How to book SBB IC 5 Zürich–Lugano tickets
Tickets are sold by Switzerland's national railway at stations and, where available, on its website.
SBB IC 5 Zürich–Lugano: common questions
- What time does SBB IC 5 Zürich–Lugano leave Zurich?
- SBB IC 5 Zürich–Lugano departs Zürich HB at 07:00 and arrives at Lugano at 09:25. Times are the published timetable in local time.
- How long does SBB IC 5 Zürich–Lugano take from Zurich to Lugano?
- The scheduled journey time is 2h 25m for 224 km.
- Does SBB IC 5 Zürich–Lugano run every day?
- Yes, SBB IC 5 Zürich–Lugano runs daily.