The average train between Lugano and Germany takes 12h 40m and the fastest train takes 11h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Lugano to Germany. 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 5 times a day between Lugano and Germany. 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 Germany at 1:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 12h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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11h 12m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Lugano to Germany? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Germany. However, there are services departing from Lugano station and arriving at Germany station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.
Lugano to Germany train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Germany train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Berlin Hbf station.
Book your Lugano to Germany train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Lugano and Germany is 583.4 km. The road distance is 1,097 km.
You can take a train from Lugano to S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf via Basel SBB, Frankfurt, and Berlin Hbf in around 11h 18m.