Dresden to Lugano Trains

Dresden to Lugano trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dresden and Lugano takes 13h 46m and the fastest train takes 11h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Dresden 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.

13h 46m
Duration: 1,074 km
Distance: CHF 239
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Fulda

best

Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Fulda Bahnhoftrain 50
Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12
Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec

12h 25m

CHF 160–393

Dresden to Lugano train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Dresden and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 1:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Dresden is at 6:11 PM which arrives into Lugano at 11:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Fulda Bahnhof and take an average of 13h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

10:11 AM → 9:58 PM
11h 47m • 2 changes
12:11 PM → 11:58 PM
11h 47m • 2 changes
4:11 PM → 7:58 AM
Arrives next day
15h 47m • 2 changes
6:11 PM → 11:58 AM
Arrives next day
17h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:11 AM → 5:58 PM
11h 47m • 2 changes
8:11 AM → 7:58 PM
11h 47m • 2 changes
10:11 AM → 9:58 PM
11h 47m • 2 changes
12:11 PM → 11:58 PM
11h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:11 AM → 5:58 PM
11h 47m • 2 changes
8:11 AM → 7:58 PM
11h 47m • 2 changes
12:11 PM → 11:58 PM
11h 47m • 2 changes
2:11 PM → 9:58 AM
Arrives next day
19h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

1:38 AM → 3:58 PM
14h 20m • 2 changes
6:11 AM → 5:58 PM
11h 47m • 2 changes
8:11 AM → 7:58 PM
11h 47m • 2 changes
10:11 AM → 9:58 PM
11h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:11 AM → 5:58 PM
11h 47m • 2 changes
8:11 AM → 7:58 PM
11h 47m • 2 changes
10:11 AM → 9:58 PM
11h 47m • 2 changes
12:11 PM → 11:58 PM
11h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:11 AM → 5:58 PM
11h 47m • 2 changes
8:11 AM → 7:58 PM
11h 47m • 2 changes
10:11 AM → 9:58 PM
11h 47m • 2 changes
12:11 PM → 11:58 PM
11h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

1:38 AM → 3:58 PM
14h 20m • 2 changes
6:11 AM → 5:58 PM
11h 47m • 2 changes
8:11 AM → 7:58 PM
11h 47m • 2 changes
10:11 AM → 9:58 PM
11h 47m • 2 changes
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