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Paderborn to Lugano trains

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The average train between Paderborn and Lugano takes 12h 4m and the fastest train takes 11h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Paderborn 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.

12h 4m
Duration
880 km
Distance
CHF 183
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Paderborn to Lugano train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Paderborn and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paderborn is at 8:48 PM which arrives into Lugano at 5:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and take an average of 12h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 10m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 10m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 10m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)15h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 10m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 10m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 10m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 10m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 10m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 10m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 10m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 10m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 10m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 10m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 10m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 10m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 10m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 10m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 10m • 2 changes

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Want to know about travelling from Paderborn to Lugano? 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.

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  • Distance: 879.5 km
  • Duration: 12h 4m

What companies run services between Paderborn, Germany and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Lugano via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Basel SBB in around 10h 24m.

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