The average train between Birmingham and Lugano takes 15h 40m and the fastest train takes 10h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Birmingham 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 3 times a day between Birmingham and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Lugano at 4:28 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 15h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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19h 7m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Birmingham 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.
No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Lugano station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 40m.
Birmingham to Lugano train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Lugano train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Birmingham to Lugano train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and 4 other operators.
The distance between Birmingham and Lugano is 1,065.3 km. The road distance is 1,423 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Lugano via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 12h 2m.