The average train between Lugano and Trier takes 10h 16m and the fastest train takes 8h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Lugano to Trier. 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 4 hours between Lugano and Trier. 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 Trier at 11:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 10h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Lugano to Trier? 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 Trier. However, there are services departing from Lugano station and arriving at Trier station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.
Lugano to Trier train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Trier train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Lugano to Trier train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Lugano and Trier is 451.2 km. The road distance is 723 km.
You can take a train from Lugano to Trier, Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 9h 9m.