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Trip Overview

The train between Barcelona and Lugano takes 15h 50m. There is at least one train per day from Barcelona 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.

15h 50m
Duration
1,178 km
Distance
CHF 170
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Barcelona to Lugano train times

Trains run once daily between Barcelona and Lugano. The service departs Barcelona at 8:14 AM in the morning, which arrives into Lugano at 00:04:00. All services require a transfer at Lyon Part Dieu and take an average of 15h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosTrenitaliaSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)15h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosTrenitaliaSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)15h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosTrenitaliaSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)15h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosTrenitaliaSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)15h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosTrenitaliaSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)15h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosTrenitaliaSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)15h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Barcelona 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.

Map of how to get from Barcelona to Lugano.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,178.4 km
  • Duration: 15h 50m

What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Lugano via Lyon Part Dieu and Milano Centrale in around 12h 41m.

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