The average train between Calais and Lugano takes 15h 14m and the fastest train takes 11h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais 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 4 times a day between Calais and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 8:29 PM which arrives into Lugano at 1:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 15h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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21h 51m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Calais 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 Calais to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Calais station and arriving at Lugano station via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 14m.
Calais to Lugano train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
Calais to Lugano train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Calais to Lugano train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Calais and Lugano is 758.4 km. The road distance is 1,106 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Lugano via Lille Flandres, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 11h 25m.