Rotterdam to Lugano Trains

Rotterdam to Lugano trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and Lugano takes 12h 47m and the fastest train takes 9h 30m. 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.

12h 47m
Duration: 1,236 km
Distance: CHF 387
Average price: 3 times a day
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain
Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...

10h 21m

CHF 324–514

Rotterdam to Lugano train times

Trains run 3 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 7:58 PM which arrives into Lugano at 1:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 12h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

1:58 PM → 8:28 AM
Arrives next day
18h 30m • 3 changes
7:58 PM → 1:28 PM
Arrives next day
17h 30m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:57 AM → 4:28 PM
9h 31m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 6:28 PM
9h 30m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 10:58 PM
11h • 3 changes
1:58 PM → 8:28 AM
Arrives next day
18h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:57 AM → 4:28 PM
9h 31m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 6:28 PM
9h 30m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 10:58 PM
11h • 3 changes
1:58 PM → 8:28 AM
Arrives next day
18h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:57 AM → 4:28 PM
9h 31m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 6:28 PM
9h 30m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 10:58 PM
11h • 3 changes
1:58 PM → 8:28 AM
Arrives next day
18h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:57 AM → 4:28 PM
9h 31m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 6:28 PM
9h 30m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 10:58 PM
11h • 3 changes

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