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Essen to Lugano trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Lugano takes 8h 55m and the fastest train takes 7h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen 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.

8h 55m
Duration
828 km
Distance
CHF 202
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Basel SBBtrain train 43
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain train Ic21 / ...
8h 42m
CHF 121–473

Essen to Lugano train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Essen and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Lugano at 7:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 828.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 55m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Lugano via Basel SBB in around 8h 42m.

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