The average train between Lugano and Thusis takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Lugano to Thusis. 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 Thusis. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Thusis at 7:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Thusis. However, there are services departing from Lugano station and arriving at Thusis station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
Lugano to Thusis train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Thusis train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Chur station.
Book your Lugano to Thusis train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Schweizerische Südostbahn AG and Rhätische Bahn.
The distance between Lugano and Thusis is 84.8 km. The road distance is 318 km.
You can take a train from Lugano to Thusis via Zürich HB and Chur in around 4h 16m.