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Manchester to Lugano trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Lugano takes 16h 36m and the fastest train takes 11h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester 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.

16h 36m
Duration
1,578 km
Distance
CHF 442
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Strasbourg

best
  1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain train Tgv
  4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain train Ter
  5. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain train Ec
13h 38m
CHF 304–813

Manchester to Lugano train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Manchester and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Lugano at 5:58 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 16h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Lugano.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,578.1 km
  • Duration: 16h 36m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lugano via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 13h 38m.

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