The average train between Lugano and Rostock takes 20h 5m and the fastest train takes 15h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Lugano to Rostock. 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 twice daily between Lugano and Rostock. The earliest departure is at 10:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 2:02 PM which arrives into Rostock at 11:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 20h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Lugano to Rostock? 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 Rostock. However, there are services departing from Lugano station and arriving at Rostock station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 5m.
Lugano to Rostock train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Rostock train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Rostock Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Lugano to Rostock train tickets online with Trenitalia EuroCity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Lugano and Rostock is 926.3 km. The road distance is 1,239 km.
You can take a train from Lugano to Rostock Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Lueneburg, Buechen, and Büchen in around 14h 24m.