The average train between Lugano and Wels takes 13h 24m and the fastest train takes 10h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Lugano to Wels. 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 3 times a day between Lugano and Wels. The earliest departure is at 8:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Wels at 5:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Zuerich Hb and take an average of 13h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Wels. However, there are services departing from Lugano station and arriving at Wels station via Zuerich Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 24m.
Lugano to Wels train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Wels train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Wels Hbf station.
Book your Lugano to Wels train tickets online with Trenitalia EuroCity, Railjet and WESTbahn Gmbh.
The distance between Lugano and Wels is 452.7 km. The road distance is 779 km.
You can take a train from Lugano to Wels Hbf via Zuerich Hb and Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof in around 11h.