The average train between Lugano and Bern takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Lugano to Bern. 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 every 3 hours between Lugano and Bern. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Bern at 6:27 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Bern. However, there are services departing from Lugano station and arriving at Bern station via Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
Lugano to Bern train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Bern train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bern station.
Book your Lugano to Bern train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and BLS AG.
The distance between Lugano and Bern is 155.9 km. The road distance is 269 km.
You can take a train from Lugano to Bern via Luzern in around 3h 10m.