Lugano to Mels Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Lugano and Mels takes 4h 3m 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.

4h 3m
Duration: 227 km
Distance: CHF 83
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Lugano to Arth-Goldautrain Ic2 / ...
Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Rapperswil SGtrain Vae
Take the train from Rapperswil SG to Melstrain S17

4h 2m

CHF 44–124

Lugano to Mels train times

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 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:02 AM → 10:54 AM
3h 52m • 2 changes
8:02 AM → 11:54 AM
3h 52m • 2 changes
9:02 AM → 12:54 PM
3h 52m • 2 changes
10:02 AM → 1:54 PM
3h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:02 AM → 10:54 AM
3h 52m • 2 changes
8:02 AM → 11:54 AM
3h 52m • 2 changes
9:02 AM → 12:54 PM
3h 52m • 2 changes
10:02 AM → 1:54 PM
3h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:02 AM → 10:54 AM
3h 52m • 2 changes
8:02 AM → 11:54 AM
3h 52m • 2 changes
9:02 AM → 12:54 PM
3h 52m • 2 changes
10:02 AM → 1:54 PM
3h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

7:02 AM → 10:54 AM
3h 52m • 2 changes
8:02 AM → 11:54 AM
3h 52m • 2 changes
9:02 AM → 12:54 PM
3h 52m • 2 changes
10:02 AM → 1:54 PM
3h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

7:02 AM → 10:54 AM
3h 52m • 2 changes
8:02 AM → 11:54 AM
3h 52m • 2 changes
9:02 AM → 12:54 PM
3h 52m • 2 changes
10:02 AM → 1:54 PM
3h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

7:02 AM → 10:54 AM
3h 52m • 2 changes
8:02 AM → 11:54 AM
3h 52m • 2 changes
9:02 AM → 12:54 PM
3h 52m • 2 changes
10:02 AM → 1:54 PM
3h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

7:02 AM → 10:54 AM
3h 52m • 2 changes
8:02 AM → 11:54 AM
3h 52m • 2 changes
9:02 AM → 12:54 PM
3h 52m • 2 changes
10:02 AM → 1:54 PM
3h 52m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.