Germany to Lugano Trains

Germany to Lugano trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Germany and Lugano takes 12h 23m and the fastest train takes 11h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Germany 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.

12h 23m
Duration: 1,097 km
Distance: CHF 253
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec

12h 23m

CHF 160–413

Germany to Lugano train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Germany and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 4:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Germany is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Lugano at 11:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Berlin Hbf and take an average of 12h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

4:33 PM → 9:58 AM
Arrives next day
17h 24m • 3 changes
11:53 PM → 11:58 AM
Arrives next day
12h 4m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:28 AM → 3:58 PM
11h 29m • 3 changes
6:33 AM → 5:58 PM
11h 24m • 3 changes
8:33 AM → 7:58 PM
11h 24m • 3 changes
10:33 AM → 9:58 PM
11h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:28 AM → 3:58 PM
11h 29m • 3 changes
6:33 AM → 5:58 PM
11h 24m • 3 changes
8:33 AM → 7:58 PM
11h 24m • 3 changes
10:33 AM → 9:58 PM
11h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:28 AM → 3:58 PM
11h 29m • 3 changes
6:33 AM → 5:58 PM
11h 24m • 3 changes
8:33 AM → 7:58 PM
11h 24m • 3 changes
10:33 AM → 9:58 PM
11h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:28 AM → 3:58 PM
11h 29m • 3 changes
6:33 AM → 5:58 PM
11h 24m • 3 changes
8:33 AM → 7:58 PM
11h 24m • 3 changes
10:33 AM → 9:58 PM
11h 24m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

4:28 AM → 3:58 PM
11h 29m • 3 changes
6:33 AM → 5:58 PM
11h 24m • 3 changes
8:33 AM → 7:58 PM
11h 24m • 3 changes
10:33 AM → 9:58 PM
11h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:33 AM → 5:58 PM
11h 24m • 3 changes
8:33 AM → 7:58 PM
11h 24m • 3 changes
10:33 AM → 9:58 PM
11h 24m • 3 changes
12:33 PM → 11:58 PM
11h 24m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Germany 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.

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Train via Frankfurt am Main

Germany to Lugano train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

4:33 PM → 9:58 AMArrives next day

11:53 PM → 11:58 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:28 AM → 3:58 PM

6:33 AM → 5:58 PM

8:33 AM → 7:58 PM

10:33 AM → 9:58 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:28 AM → 3:58 PM

6:33 AM → 5:58 PM

8:33 AM → 7:58 PM

10:33 AM → 9:58 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:28 AM → 3:58 PM

6:33 AM → 5:58 PM

8:33 AM → 7:58 PM

10:33 AM → 9:58 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:28 AM → 3:58 PM

6:33 AM → 5:58 PM

8:33 AM → 7:58 PM

10:33 AM → 9:58 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

4:28 AM → 3:58 PM

6:33 AM → 5:58 PM

8:33 AM → 7:58 PM

10:33 AM → 9:58 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:33 AM → 5:58 PM

8:33 AM → 7:58 PM

10:33 AM → 9:58 PM

12:33 PM → 11:58 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Germany and Lugano, Switzerland?

Train from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt

Train from Frankfurt to Basel SBB

Where to next?

Train trips from Germany

Train trips to Lugano

Alternative transport options

4:33 PM → 9:58 AM
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11:53 PM → 11:58 AM
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