The average train between Brussels and Lugano takes 11h 30m and the fastest train takes 8h 11m. 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Brussels and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 7:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels is at 10:13 PM which arrives into Lugano at 1:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 11h 30m. 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 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 Brussels to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Brussels station and arriving at Lugano station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.
Brussels to Lugano train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Brussels to Lugano train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Brussels to Lugano train tickets online with Eurostar, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Brussels and Lugano is 636.5 km. The road distance is 1,099 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.