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Trip Overview

The average train between Birmingham and Lugano takes 15h 56m and the fastest train takes 11h. 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.

15h 56m
Duration
1,423 km
Distance
CHF 421
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train via Zurich

best
  1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hbtrain train Tgv
  4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train Ec / ...
12h 2m
CHF 348–593

Birmingham to Lugano train times

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 4:58 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 15h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)19h 7m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 11m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)18h 41m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)19h 7m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 11m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)18h 41m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)19h 7m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 11m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)18h 41m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)19h 7m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)16h 47m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 11m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)18h 41m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)18h 41m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 11m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)18h 41m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Map of how to get from Birmingham to Lugano.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,423.1 km
  • Duration: 15h 56m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Lugano, Switzerland?

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.

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