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Rotterdam to Lugano trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and Lugano takes 13h 35m and the fastest train takes 10h. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam 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.

13h 35m
Duration
1,278 km
Distance
CHF 362
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain train
  2. Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain train Tgv
  3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain train Ter
  4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain train Ec
10h 50m
CHF 241–695

Rotterdam to Lugano train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Rotterdam and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 8:58 PM which arrives into Lugano at 3:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 13h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Rotterdam to Lugano.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,277.9 km
  • Duration: 13h 35m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Lugano via Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 10h 50m.

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