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Trip Overview

The average train between Erlangen and Lugano takes 9h 50m and the fastest train takes 8h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Erlangen 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.

9h 50m
Duration
619 km
Distance
CHF 152
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Erlangen to Lugano train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Erlangen and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 5:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Erlangen is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Lugano at 11:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 9h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)13h 25m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 26m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 25m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 19m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 25m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 26m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 25m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 19m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 25m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 26m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 25m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 19m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 25m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 25m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 25m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 25m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 25m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 25m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 25m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 25m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 25m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 26m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 25m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 19m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 25m • 4 changes
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  • Distance: 618.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 50m

What companies run services between Erlangen, Germany and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Erlangen to Lugano via Nürnberg Hbf, Nuernberg Hbf, Stuttgart Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, Singen, and Zürich HB in around 9h 39m.

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