Bern Station to Lugano Trains

Bern Station to Lugano trains

Travel from

Search accommodation with Expedia

Trip Overview

The average train between Bern Station and Lugano takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Bern Station 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.

2h 57m
Duration: 293 km
Distance: CHF 116
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Zurich

best

Take the train from Bern to Zürich HBtrain Ic81 / ...
Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...

3h 20m

CHF 96–242

Bern Station to Lugano train times

Trains run hourly between Bern Station and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bern Station is at 8:02 PM which arrives into Lugano at 10:58 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

8:02 PM → 10:58 PM
2h 56m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

5:29 AM → 8:28 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
6:31 AM → 9:28 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
7:31 AM → 10:28 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 10:58 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

5:29 AM → 8:28 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
6:31 AM → 9:28 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
7:31 AM → 10:28 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 10:58 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

5:29 AM → 8:28 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
6:31 AM → 9:28 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
7:31 AM → 10:28 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 10:58 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bern Station 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.