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Brussels to Lugano trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Brussels and Lugano takes 11h 22m and the fastest train takes 8h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Brussels 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.

11h 22m
Duration
1,140 km
Distance
CHF 285
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Paris

best
  1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain train
  2. Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain train Tgv
  3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain train Ter
  4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain train Ec
9h 33m
CHF 143–696

Brussels to Lugano train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Brussels and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels is at 9:16 PM which arrives into Lugano at 3:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 11h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Brussels to Lugano.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,140.3 km
  • Duration: 11h 22m

What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lugano via Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 9h 33m.

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