The average train between Chur and Lugano takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. There is an hourly train service from Chur 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 hourly between Chur and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chur is at 9:08 PM which arrives into Lugano at 1:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chur to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Chur station and arriving at Lugano station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
Chur to Lugano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Chur station.
Chur to Lugano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Chur to Lugano train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Schweizerische Südostbahn AG.
The distance between Chur and Lugano is 103.2 km. The road distance is 291 km.
You can take a train from Chur to Lugano via Zürich HB in around 3h 39m.