This funicular train takes you from Lugano up to the Monte San Salvatore viewpoint.

Open: year round, daily 9:00 - 23:00 in summer (reduced hours the rest of the year)

Location: Via delle Scuole 7, 6900 Paradiso Lugano

Website: montesansalvatore.ch • webcam • forecast

It's a 12 min ride, departing every 30 mins. You change funiculars once in the middle.

The funicular cars fit up to 60 people. It travels 1.6 km, max gradient up to 61%. More tech stats.

The funicular is wheelchair accessible. Strollers must be folded. No bike transport.

How to get there

The San Salvatore funicular is located at Via delle Scuole 7, 6900 Paradiso.

By public transport:

If you are in the Lugano old town, take bus 1 from Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico to Paradiso, Stazione/Scuole (4 mins). Then 3 min walk to the station.

If you are arriving by train, ride to Lugano-Paradiso train station. Then a 5 mins walk to the funicular station.

By car:

There is metered parking directly in front of the funicular station. If that is full, you can park at that

Tickets

You can puchase tickets on site. No reservations.

Discounts with Swiss Travel Pass, Swiss Half Fare Card, GA, SBB Day Pass, and Ticino Ticket.