The average train between Lugano and London takes 13h 3m and the fastest train takes 10h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Lugano to London. 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 4 times a day between Lugano and London. 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 London at 5:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 13h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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10h 30m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Lugano to London? 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 London. However, there are services departing from Lugano station and arriving at London station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 3m.
Lugano to London train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to London train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Book your Lugano to London train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Lugano and London is 902.9 km. The road distance is 1,283 km.
You can take a train from Lugano to London St Pancras Intl via Basel SBB, Basel SBB, Saint-Louis, St Louis, Strasbourg, Paris Est, and Paris Nord in around 10h 35m.