Germany to Lugano Trains

Germany to Lugano trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Germany and Lugano takes 12h 53m and the fastest train takes 11h 24m. 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 53m
Duration: 1,097 km
Distance: CHF 248
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec

12h 23m

CHF 160–413

Germany to Lugano train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Germany and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 4:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Germany is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Lugano at 11:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Berlin Hbf and take an average of 12h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

4:28 AM → 3:58 PM
11h 29m • 3 changes
6:33 AM → 5:58 PM
11h 24m • 3 changes
8:33 AM → 7:58 PM
11h 24m • 3 changes
10:33 AM → 9:58 PM
11h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

4:28 AM → 3:58 PM
11h 29m • 3 changes
6:33 AM → 5:58 PM
11h 24m • 3 changes
8:33 AM → 7:58 PM
11h 24m • 3 changes
10:33 AM → 9:58 PM
11h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

4:28 AM → 3:58 PM
11h 29m • 3 changes
6:33 AM → 5:58 PM
11h 24m • 3 changes
8:33 AM → 7:58 PM
11h 24m • 3 changes
10:33 AM → 9:58 PM
11h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

4:28 AM → 3:58 PM
11h 29m • 3 changes
6:33 AM → 5:58 PM
11h 24m • 3 changes
8:33 AM → 7:58 PM
11h 24m • 3 changes
10:33 AM → 9:58 PM
11h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:13 AM → 5:58 PM
12h 44m • 3 changes
7:13 AM → 7:58 PM
12h 44m • 3 changes
9:13 AM → 9:58 PM
12h 44m • 3 changes
11:13 AM → 11:58 PM
12h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

5:15 AM → 5:58 PM
12h 42m • 3 changes
7:13 AM → 7:58 PM
12h 44m • 3 changes
11:13 AM → 11:58 PM
12h 44m • 3 changes
4:33 PM → 9:58 AM
Arrives next day
17h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:13 AM → 5:58 PM
12h 44m • 3 changes
7:13 AM → 7:58 PM
12h 44m • 3 changes
9:13 AM → 9:58 PM
12h 44m • 3 changes
11:13 AM → 11:58 PM
12h 44m • 3 changes

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