The average train between Spain and Lugano takes 23h 42m and the fastest train takes 23h 11m. There is at least one train per day from Spain 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 once daily between Spain and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 9:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Spain is at 4:14 PM which arrives into Lugano at 4:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 23h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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24h 14m • 4 changes
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24h 14m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Spain to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Spain station and arriving at Lugano station via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 42m.
Spain to Lugano train services, operated by Rodalies de Catalunya, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
Spain to Lugano train services, operated by Rodalies de Catalunya, arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Spain to Lugano train tickets online with Rodalies de Catalunya, TGV inOui and 3 other operators.
The distance between Spain and Lugano is 1,348 km. The road distance is 1,117 km.
You can take a train from Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya to Lugano via Barcelona-Sants, Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, and Milano Centrale in around 13h 42m.