The average train between Madrid and Lugano takes 36h 2m and the fastest train takes 35h 58m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Madrid to Lugano. 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 5 times a week between Madrid and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 8:10 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Lugano at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 36h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Lugano station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 2m.
Madrid to Lugano train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Lugano train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Madrid to Lugano train tickets online with Renfe AVE, Renfe Viajeros and 3 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Lugano is 1,197.8 km. The road distance is 1,780 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Lugano via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, and Milano Centrale in around 16h 39m.
