The average train between Brussels and Canton Ticino takes 11h 6m and the fastest train takes 8h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Brussels to Canton Ticino. 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 Brussels and Canton Ticino. The earliest departure is at 8:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels is at 10:13 PM which arrives into Canton Ticino at 1:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 11h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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17h 12m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Brussels to Canton Ticino? 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 Brussels to Canton Ticino. However, there are services departing from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station and arriving at Lugano station via Paris Nord station and Zuerich Hb station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.
Brussels to Canton Ticino train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Brussels to Canton Ticino train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.
The distance between Brussels and Canton Ticino is 597.2 km. The road distance is 795 km.
You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lugano via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 9h 4m.