The average train between Lugano and Ilanz takes 4h 55m and the fastest train takes 4h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Lugano to Ilanz. 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 hourly between Lugano and Ilanz. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Ilanz at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Ilanz. However, there are services departing from Lugano station and arriving at Ilanz station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
Lugano to Ilanz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Ilanz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Chur station.
Book your Lugano to Ilanz train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Schweizerische Südostbahn AG and Rhätische Bahn.
The distance between Lugano and Ilanz is 87.2 km. The road distance is 319 km.
You can take a train from Lugano to Ilanz via Zürich HB and Chur in around 4h 18m.