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Germany to Lugano trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Germany and Lugano takes 12h 45m and the fastest train takes 11h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Germany 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.

12h 45m
Duration
1,097 km
Distance
CHF 332
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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  1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurttrain train 12 / ...
  2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain train 12 / ...
  3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain train Ec
12h 8m
CHF 159–863

Germany to Lugano train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Germany and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 4:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Germany is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Lugano at 11:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Berlin Hbf and take an average of 12h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Germany to Lugano.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,097.3 km
  • Duration: 12h 45m

What companies run services between Germany and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a train from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf to Lugano via Berlin Hbf, Frankfurt, and Basel SBB in around 12h 8m.

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