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Trip Overview

The average train between London and Lugano takes 13h 4m 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.

13h 4m
Duration
1,283 km
Distance
CHF 361
Average price
5 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 38m
CHF 241–696

London to Lugano train times

Trains run 5 times a day between London and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 8:01 PM which arrives into Lugano at 3:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 13h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from London to Lugano.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,283.1 km
  • Duration: 13h 4m

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 38m.

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