The average train between Barcelona and Lugano takes 16h 49m and the fastest train 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.
Trains run once daily between Barcelona and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 8:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barcelona is at 8:14 AM which arrives into Lugano at 12:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Lyon Part Dieu and take an average of 16h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Barcelona station and arriving at Lugano station via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 49m.
Barcelona to Lugano train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
Barcelona to Lugano train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Barcelona to Lugano train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Trenitalia and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Barcelona and Lugano is 749.3 km. The road distance is 1,178 km.
You can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Lugano via Lyon Part Dieu and Milano Centrale in around 12h 41m.
