Brussels to Lugano Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Brussels and Lugano takes 11h 4m and the fastest train takes 8h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Brussels 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.

11h 4m
Duration: 1,099 km
Distance: CHF 308
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Paris

best

Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain
Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...

9h 3m

CHF 213–434

Brussels to Lugano train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Brussels and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 8:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels is at 10:13 PM which arrives into Lugano at 1:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 11h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

8:13 AM → 4:28 PM
8h 15m • 3 changes
10:17 AM → 6:28 PM
8h 11m • 3 changes
1:13 PM → 10:58 PM
9h 45m • 3 changes
3:16 PM → 8:28 AM
Arrives next day
17h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

8:13 AM → 4:28 PM
8h 15m • 3 changes
10:17 AM → 6:28 PM
8h 11m • 3 changes
1:13 PM → 10:58 PM
9h 45m • 3 changes
3:42 PM → 8:28 AM
Arrives next day
16h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

8:13 AM → 4:28 PM
8h 15m • 3 changes
10:17 AM → 6:28 PM
8h 11m • 3 changes
1:13 PM → 10:58 PM
9h 45m • 3 changes
3:42 PM → 8:28 AM
Arrives next day
16h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

8:13 AM → 4:28 PM
8h 15m • 3 changes
10:13 AM → 6:28 PM
8h 15m • 3 changes
12:13 PM → 8:28 PM
8h 15m • 3 changes
2:16 PM → 10:58 PM
8h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

10:13 AM → 6:28 PM
8h 15m • 3 changes
12:13 PM → 8:28 PM
8h 15m • 3 changes
2:16 PM → 10:28 PM
8h 12m • 3 changes
4:13 PM → 8:28 AM
Arrives next day
16h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

8:13 AM → 4:28 PM
8h 15m • 3 changes
10:13 AM → 6:28 PM
8h 15m • 3 changes
2:43 PM → 10:58 PM
8h 15m • 3 changes
3:16 PM → 8:28 AM
Arrives next day
17h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

8:13 AM → 4:28 PM
8h 15m • 3 changes
10:13 AM → 6:28 PM
8h 15m • 3 changes
2:43 PM → 10:58 PM
8h 15m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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