The average train between Lugano and Mels takes 4h 4m and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Lugano to Mels. 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 Mels. The earliest departure is at 7:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Mels at 5:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Arth-Goldau and take an average of 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Lugano to Mels? 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 Mels. However, there are services departing from Lugano station and arriving at Mels station via Arth-Goldau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
Lugano to Mels train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Mels train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mels station.
Book your Lugano to Mels train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Schweizerische Südostbahn AG and Trenitalia EuroCity.
The distance between Lugano and Mels is 120.5 km. The road distance is 227 km.
You can take a train from Lugano to Mels via Arth-Goldau and Rapperswil SG in around 4h 2m.