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Lugano to Bern trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lugano and Bern takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

2h 59m
Duration
294 km
Distance
CHF 103
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Zurich

best
  1. Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hbtrain train Ec
  2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Berntrain train Ic1 / ...
3h 9m
CHF 75–135

Lugano to Bern train times

Trains run hourly between Lugano and Bern. The earliest departure is at 8:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Bern at 12:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Zuerich Hb and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 293.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 59m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Bern, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Lugano to Bern via Zuerich Hb and Zürich HB in around 3h 9m.

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