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Trip Overview

The average train between Aachen and Lugano takes 9h 2m and the fastest train takes 8h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Aachen 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.

9h 2m
Duration
815 km
Distance
CHF 219
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Aachen to Lugano train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Aachen and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aachen is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Lugano at 9:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 9h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 7m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 7m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 7m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressÖsterreichische BundesbahnenSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 7m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 7m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 7m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 7m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 7m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 7m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 7m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 7m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 7m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 7m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 7m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 7m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 7m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 7m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 7m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 7m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 7m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 7m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 7m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 7m • 2 changes
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Want to know about travelling from Aachen 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.

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  • Distance: 815 km
  • Duration: 9h 2m

What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Aachen Hbf to Lugano via Köln Hbf and Basel SBB in around 8h 52m.

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