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Trip Overview

The average train between London and Lugano takes 12h 23m and the fastest train takes 9h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from London 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 23m
Duration
1,283 km
Distance
CHF 366
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Strasbourg

best
  1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  2. Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain train Tgv
  3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain train Ter
  4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain train Ec
10h 6m
CHF 263–553

London to Lugano train times

Trains run 4 times a day between London and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 7:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 7:31 PM which arrives into Lugano at 3:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 12h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 57m • 3 changes

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    EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)10h 57m • 3 changes

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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 27m • 3 changes

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    EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 57m • 3 changes

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    EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)10h 57m • 3 changes

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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 27m • 3 changes

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    EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 57m • 3 changes

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    EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)10h 57m • 3 changes

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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 27m • 3 changes

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    EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 57m • 3 changes

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    EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)10h 57m • 3 changes

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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 27m • 3 changes

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    EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 57m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)10h 57m • 3 changes

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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 27m • 3 changes

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    EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 27m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from London to Lugano? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,283.1 km
  • Duration: 12h 23m

What companies run services between London, England and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Lugano via Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 10h 6m.

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