The average train between Scotland and Lugano takes 34h 6m and the fastest train takes 30h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Scotland 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 twice daily between Scotland and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 9:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scotland is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Lugano at 11:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 34h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Scotland 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 Scotland to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Scotland station and arriving at Lugano station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 6m.
Scotland to Lugano train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
Scotland to Lugano train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Scotland to Lugano train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Scotland and Lugano is 1,497.5 km. The road distance is 2,283 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Lugano via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, London St. Pancras Int., Amsterdam Centraal, Mannheim Hbf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Basel SBB in around 22h 43m.