Ghent to Lugano trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ghent and Lugano takes 12h 16m and the fastest train takes 8h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Ghent 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 16m
Duration: 1,151 km
Distance: CHF 302
Average price: 3 times a day
Frequency

Train via Paris

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Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain
Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...

9h 42m

CHF 215–435

Ghent to Lugano train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Ghent and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 7:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Lugano at 1:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 12h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

2:41 PM → 8:28 AM
Arrives next day
17h 47m • 4 changes
8:41 PM → 1:28 PM
Arrives next day
16h 47m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:41 AM → 4:58 PM
9h 17m • 4 changes
9:41 AM → 6:28 PM
8h 47m • 4 changes
12:41 PM → 10:58 PM
10h 17m • 4 changes
3:00 PM → 8:28 AM
Arrives next day
17h 28m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:41 AM → 4:58 PM
9h 17m • 4 changes
9:41 AM → 6:28 PM
8h 47m • 4 changes
12:41 PM → 10:58 PM
10h 17m • 4 changes
3:41 PM → 8:28 AM
Arrives next day
16h 47m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:41 PM → 1:28 PM
Arrives next day
15h 47m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

7:01 AM → 4:28 PM
9h 27m • 4 changes
9:41 AM → 6:28 PM
8h 47m • 4 changes
12:41 PM → 10:58 PM
10h 17m • 4 changes
2:41 PM → 8:28 AM
Arrives next day
17h 47m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

7:01 AM → 4:28 PM
9h 27m • 4 changes
9:41 AM → 6:28 PM
8h 47m • 4 changes
12:41 PM → 10:58 PM
10h 17m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ghent 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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Distance: 1,151.3 km
Duration: 12h 16m

What companies run services between Ghent, Belgium and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lugano via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 9h 42m.

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