Glasgow to Lugano trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Glasgow and Lugano takes 20h 6m and the fastest train takes 14h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Glasgow 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.

20h 6m
Duration: 1,925 km
Distance: CHF 526
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Strasbourg

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Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec

15h 18m

CHF 359–801

Glasgow to Lugano train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Glasgow and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Lugano at 9:58 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 20h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

8:38 AM → 11:58 PM
14h 20m • 4 changes
9:36 AM → 7:58 AM
Arrives next day
21h 22m • 4 changes
12:40 PM → 11:58 AM
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22h 18m • 4 changes
2:34 PM → 3:58 PM
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24h 24m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:29 AM → 11:58 PM
16h 29m • 4 changes
9:37 AM → 7:58 AM
Arrives next day
22h 21m • 4 changes
11:36 AM → 11:58 AM
Arrives next day
24h 22m • 4 changes
1:35 PM → 3:58 PM
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26h 23m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

12:35 PM → 9:58 AM
Arrives next day
20h 23m • 4 changes
1:35 PM → 3:58 PM
Arrives next day
25h 23m • 4 changes
6:34 PM → 5:58 PM
Arrives next day
22h 24m • 4 changes
11:15 PM → 7:58 PM
Arrives next day
19h 43m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:29 AM → 9:58 PM
14h 29m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 11:58 PM
14h 20m • 4 changes
11:36 AM → 9:58 AM
Arrives next day
21h 22m • 4 changes
2:34 PM → 3:58 PM
Arrives next day
24h 24m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:29 AM → 9:58 PM
14h 29m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 11:58 PM
14h 20m • 4 changes
11:36 AM → 9:58 AM
Arrives next day
21h 22m • 4 changes
2:34 PM → 3:58 PM
Arrives next day
24h 24m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:29 AM → 9:58 PM
14h 29m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 11:58 PM
14h 20m • 4 changes
11:36 AM → 9:58 AM
Arrives next day
21h 22m • 4 changes
2:34 PM → 3:58 PM
Arrives next day
24h 24m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:29 AM → 9:58 PM
14h 29m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 11:58 PM
14h 20m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Glasgow 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.

Map of how to get from Glasgow to Lugano.

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Distance: 1,924.9 km
Duration: 20h 6m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Lugano via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 15h 18m.

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