Berlin to Lugano Trains

Berlin to Lugano trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Berlin and Lugano takes 12h 11m and the fastest train takes 11h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Berlin 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.

12h 11m
Duration: 1,094 km
Distance: CHF 235
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

best

Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec

11h 43m

CHF 148–397

Berlin to Lugano train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Berlin and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Berlin is at 7:27 PM which arrives into Lugano at 11:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 12h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

8:43 AM → 7:58 PM
11h 15m • 2 changes
10:43 AM → 9:58 PM
11h 15m • 2 changes
12:43 PM → 11:58 PM
11h 15m • 2 changes
5:27 PM → 9:58 AM
Arrives next day
16h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

12:08 AM → 11:58 AM
11h 50m • 2 changes
4:41 AM → 3:58 PM
11h 17m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 5:58 PM
11h 15m • 2 changes
8:43 AM → 7:58 PM
11h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

12:08 AM → 11:58 AM
11h 50m • 2 changes
4:41 AM → 3:58 PM
11h 17m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 5:58 PM
11h 15m • 2 changes
8:43 AM → 7:58 PM
11h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

12:08 AM → 11:58 AM
11h 50m • 2 changes
4:41 AM → 3:58 PM
11h 17m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 5:58 PM
11h 15m • 2 changes
8:43 AM → 7:58 PM
11h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

12:08 AM → 11:58 AM
11h 50m • 2 changes
4:41 AM → 3:58 PM
11h 17m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 5:58 PM
11h 15m • 2 changes
8:43 AM → 7:58 PM
11h 15m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

12:08 AM → 11:58 AM
11h 50m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 5:58 PM
11h 15m • 2 changes
8:43 AM → 7:58 PM
11h 15m • 2 changes
10:43 AM → 9:58 PM
11h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

12:43 PM → 11:58 PM
11h 15m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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