Train Lugano to Essen from €206 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Lugano and Essen takes 8h 44m and the fastest train takes 7h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Lugano to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 44m
Duration: 828 km
Distance: €206
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Lugano to Basel SBBtrain Ic21 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbftrain 43

8h 35m

€130–517

Lugano to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Lugano and Essen. 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 Essen at 9:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

4:02 PM → 12:09 AM
Arrives next day
8h 7m • 1 change
10:02 PM → 9:58 AM
Arrives next day
11h 56m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, May 9, 2026

8:02 AM → 3:58 PM
7h 56m • 1 change
10:02 AM → 5:58 PM
7h 56m • 1 change
12:02 PM → 7:58 PM
7h 56m • 1 change
4:02 PM → 12:09 AM
Arrives next day
8h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 10, 2026

6:00 AM → 1:58 PM
7h 58m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 3:58 PM
7h 56m • 1 change
10:02 AM → 5:58 PM
7h 56m • 1 change
12:02 PM → 7:58 PM
7h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 11, 2026

6:00 AM → 1:58 PM
7h 58m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 3:58 PM
7h 56m • 1 change
10:02 AM → 5:58 PM
7h 56m • 1 change
12:02 PM → 7:58 PM
7h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 12, 2026

6:00 AM → 1:58 PM
7h 58m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 3:58 PM
7h 56m • 1 change
10:02 AM → 5:58 PM
7h 56m • 1 change
12:02 PM → 7:58 PM
7h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 13, 2026

6:00 AM → 1:58 PM
7h 58m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 3:58 PM
7h 56m • 1 change
10:02 AM → 5:58 PM
7h 56m • 1 change
12:02 PM → 7:58 PM
7h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 14, 2026

6:00 AM → 1:58 PM
7h 58m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 3:58 PM
7h 56m • 1 change
10:02 AM → 5:58 PM
7h 56m • 1 change
12:02 PM → 7:58 PM
7h 56m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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