The train between Santander and Lugano takes 33h 10m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Santander 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 6 times a week between Santander and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santander is at 6:48 AM which arrives into Lugano at 3:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 33h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Santander to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Santander station and arriving at Lugano station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 10m.
Santander to Lugano train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Lugano train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Santander to Lugano train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Renfe Cercanias and 3 other operators.
The distance between Santander and Lugano is 1,045.9 km. The road distance is 2,413 km.
You can take a train from Santander to Lugano via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Nimes, Mulhouse Ville, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 23h 21m.
