Lugano is the largest city in Ticino. We carefully plan lakeside slopes and narrow access roads.
Moving in Lugano: good to know
Lugano lies on Lake Lugano, and many homes are on slopes such as in Castagnola or Brè. For moves from German-speaking Switzerland we plan around Gotthard traffic; the Italian border is only a few kilometres away.
- Postcode: 6900
- Distance from our base in Spreitenbach: about 220 km
- Canton: Ticino
- Parking permit for the moving van: we apply for it on request – Parking permit for the moving van
- Language: we speak English – on the phone, at the survey and on moving day
Neighbourhoods in Lugano
We move in every neighbourhood, for example Centro, Cassarate, Molino Nuovo, Viganello.
Our services in Lugano
How much does a move from Zurich to Lugano cost?
The driving distance from Zurich to Lugano is about 210 km. Typical prices incl. VAT, 2nd floor with lift at both ends:
- 2–2.5 rooms: approx. 20 m³, 2 movers, 15–21 hours, CHF 3,230–4,370
- 3–3.5 rooms: approx. 30 m³, 3 movers, 15–21.5 hours, CHF 4,660–6,510
- 4–4.5 rooms: approx. 40 m³, 3 movers, 24.5–34.5 hours, CHF 7,360–10,210
Fixed price or by the hour – after the survey · moving calculator · price overview
Moving routes from Lugano
Typical prices for 3–3.5 rooms, 2nd floor with lift, incl. VAT; distances rounded.
| Route | Distance | Guide price |
|---|---|---|
| Lugano → Chur | approx. 140 km | CHF 3,660 to 4,940 |
| Lugano → Lucerne | approx. 170 km | CHF 4,090 to 5,650 |
| Lugano → Bern | approx. 270 km | CHF 5,650 to 7,790 |
| Lugano → St. Gallen | approx. 250 km | CHF 5,370 to 7,360 |
Parking for the moving van in Lugano
You apply for the use of public ground for a move to the Polizia Città di Lugano (Edilizia e cantieri) via the city’s eGov portal. On request we handle the application for you. Source: Città di Lugano, eGov (as of October 2026).
Registering after your move to Lugano
Anyone moving to Lugano must register within 8 days. Responsible office: Puntocittà, Via della Posta 8. Registration is done in person at the counter. Source: Città di Lugano (as of October 2026).
Disposing of bulky waste in Lugano
You take bulky waste to one of the city’s six ecocentri (Breganzona, Cadro, Molino Nuovo, Pambio-Noranco, Pregassona, Val Colla). Access is only possible with the Ecocard. Source: Città di Lugano (as of October 2026).
We take heavy items or larger quantities with us during the move: furniture disposal.