Train Bern to Lugano from CHF 111 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Bern and Lugano takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. There is an hourly train service from Bern to Lugano. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 57m
Duration: 293 km
Distance: CHF 111
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Zurich

best

Take the train from Bern to Zürich HBtrain Ic81 / ...
Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...

3h 21m

CHF 91–222

Bern to Lugano train times

Trains run hourly between Bern and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bern is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Lugano at 1:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, April 3, 2026

2:31 PM → 5:28 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
3:31 PM → 6:28 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
4:02 PM → 6:58 PM
2h 56m • 1 change
4:31 PM → 7:28 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, April 4, 2026

5:29 AM → 8:28 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
6:31 AM → 9:28 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
7:31 AM → 10:28 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 10:58 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, April 5, 2026

5:29 AM → 8:28 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
6:31 AM → 9:28 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
7:31 AM → 10:28 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 10:58 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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