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The average train between Chemnitz and Lugano takes 14h 23m and the fastest train takes 12h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Chemnitz 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.

14h 23m
Duration
1,035 km
Distance
CHF 232
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Chemnitz Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain train Re
  2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Fulda Bahnhoftrain train 50 / ...
  3. Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to Basel SBBtrain train 12
  4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain train Ec
12h 48m
CHF 152–375

Chemnitz to Lugano train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Chemnitz and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 4:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Chemnitz is at 10:31 PM which arrives into Lugano at 3:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Leipzig Hbf and take an average of 14h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)17h 27m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h 27m • 3 changes

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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h 27m • 3 changes

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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h 27m • 3 changes

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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h 27m • 3 changes

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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h 27m • 3 changes

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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h 27m • 3 changes

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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h 27m • 3 changes

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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h 27m • 3 changes

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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h 27m • 3 changes

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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h 27m • 3 changes

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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h 27m • 3 changes

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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h 27m • 3 changes

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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)13h 37m • 3 changes

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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h 27m • 3 changes

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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h 27m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)20h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h 27m • 3 changes

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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h 27m • 3 changes

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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h 27m • 3 changes

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    Transdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h 27m • 3 changes

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  • Distance: 1,034.6 km
  • Duration: 14h 23m

What companies run services between Chemnitz, Germany and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Chemnitz Hbf to Lugano via Leipzig Hbf, Fulda Bahnhof, and Basel SBB in around 12h 48m.

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