Lugano to Zurich Train Help

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https://tickets.rhb.ch/en/pages/bernina-express

Bus from Lugano Nord station at 10:00, arrives Tirano 13:00
Bernina Express direct to Chur departs at 14:24, arrives Chur at 18:22
Train departs Chur at 18:37, arrives Zurich HB at 19:53

Thank you, Sam! That is exactly what we were looking for!

One more question: we will be travelling with the Swiss Travel Pass, so would our pass still be accepted if we get on the train in Tirano, Italy?

Yes, and it might even work on the bus. You still have to pay for the seat reservation fee.

The Bernina Express requires purchased seat reservations, and those are not covered by the Swiss Travel Pass. You have to purchase those additionally. Do keep in mind that all the other trains that run that exact route, on the same tracks, are covered by the Swiss Travel Pass -- only the train designated the Bernina Express has the additional cost. We spent a week in Chur last year, and rode up and down the line multiple times on our Swiss Travel Pass -- just never on the designated Bernina Express!

Thank you both!

You don't even need a reservation for the Bernina Express. The train has both normal an panoramic cars. For the normal cars you do not need a reservation. Good to know, since. the once daily bus connects with the Bernina Express. You need to reserve the bus though.

Other things: There is no train from Lugano to Chur (the normal route involves a bus from Bellinzona), and do not make the mistake of thinking there is a "Lugano Nord" Station. "Lugano Stazzione, Nord" just means the bus stands to the north of the station building.

Thank you, WengenK; good to know!

I am new to this type of communication.
I hope someone can assist me. This traveler was talking about Lugano to Zurich train. That is exactly what I am interested in, but a direct train. We are traveling in the opposite direction as this traveler.
I read about the INNER CITY 2= IC2 874 train from Lugano, Bellinzona, Arth, Goldau, Zug, Zurich.
Is there another way?
THANK YOU,
JUDY

Judy, Normally you should start a new topic, which is easy. That way, you will get notification when people supply answers. Sounds like you are going the same direction as the OP, but on a direct train. The IC2 is direct (InterCity, by the way), as is the EC train (EuroCity). They go at least once an hour and no need to reserve or buy in advance. They use the new Gothard Base Tunnel which is some 35 miles long underneath the Alps. You can travel alternate routes with a connection that go mostly over the Alps, but of course, take longer.

You can find out all train times and prices on www.sbb.ch there are trains on that route at least every hour. You take whatever fits your schedule. Tickets you can buy on line, or at the station.

This is mass transit. It is as trivial as taking the subway. Just nicer trains (and scenery).