The average train between Ilanz and Lugano takes 4h 52m and the fastest train takes 4h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Ilanz 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 Ilanz and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ilanz is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Lugano at 10:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Chur and take an average of 4h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ilanz to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Ilanz station and arriving at Lugano station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
Ilanz to Lugano train services, operated by Rhätische Bahn, depart from Chur station.
Ilanz to Lugano train services, operated by Rhätische Bahn, arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Ilanz to Lugano train tickets online with Rhätische Bahn and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Ilanz and Lugano is 87.2 km. The road distance is 319 km.
You can take a train from Ilanz to Lugano via Chur and Zürich HB in around 4h 28m.