The average train between Ghent and Lugano takes 13h 2m 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.
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 13h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Ghent station and arriving at Lugano station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 2m.
Ghent to Lugano train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Ghent to Lugano train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Ghent to Lugano train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Ghent and Lugano is 680.2 km. The road distance is 1,155 km.
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 10h 8m.