The average train between Lugano and Stans takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Lugano to Stans. 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 3 hours between Lugano and Stans. 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 Stans at 12:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Stans. However, there are services departing from Lugano station and arriving at Stans station via Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
Lugano to Stans train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Stans train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Luzern station.
Book your Lugano to Stans train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Zentralbahn.
The distance between Lugano and Stans is 114.7 km. The road distance is 174 km.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Lugano to Luzern every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 50–150 and the journey takes 1h 39m.