The average train between Paderborn and Lugano takes 11h 24m and the fastest train takes 10h 9m. 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.
Trains run 4 times a day between Paderborn and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paderborn is at 6:48 PM which arrives into Lugano at 9:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and take an average of 11h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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11h 10m • 2 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Paderborn to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Paderborn station and arriving at Lugano station via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.
Paderborn to Lugano train services, operated by National Express, depart from Paderborn Hbf station.
Paderborn to Lugano train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Paderborn to Lugano train tickets online with National Express, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Paderborn and Lugano is 635 km. The road distance is 880 km.
You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Lugano via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Basel SBB in around 10h 23m.