The average train between Lugano and Leipzig takes 12h 5m and the fastest train takes 10h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Lugano to Leipzig. 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 4 hours between Lugano and Leipzig. 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 Leipzig at 11:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 12h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Lugano to Leipzig? 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 Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Lugano station and arriving at Leipzig station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.
Lugano to Leipzig train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Leipzig train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.
Book your Lugano to Leipzig train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and SBB GmbH.
The distance between Lugano and Leipzig is 643.2 km. The road distance is 1,020 km.
You can take a train from Lugano to Leipzig Hbf via Basel SBB and Frankfurt in around 10h 59m.