The average train between Sargans and Lugano takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Sargans 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 hourly between Sargans and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sargans is at 9:33 PM which arrives into Lugano at 7:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Pfäffikon SZ and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Sargans 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 Sargans to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Sargans station and arriving at Lugano station via Pfäffikon SZ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Sargans to Lugano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Sargans station.
Sargans to Lugano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Sargans to Lugano train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Schweizerische Südostbahn AG.
The distance between Sargans and Lugano is 121.1 km. The road distance is 224 km.
You can take a train from Sargans to Lugano via Pfäffikon SZ and Arth-Goldau in around 3h 37m.