The average train between Cardiff and Lugano takes 19h 35m and the fastest train takes 12h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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.
Trains run twice daily between Cardiff and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 8:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Lugano at 11:58 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 19h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central station and arriving at Lugano station via London Paddington station, Lille Europe station, Strasbourg station and Basel Sbb station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 35m.
Cardiff to Lugano train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Lugano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.
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The distance between Cardiff and Lugano is 1076 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Lugano via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 14h 20m.
