The average train between Gruyères and Lugano takes 5h 55m and the fastest train takes 4h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Gruyères 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 Gruyères and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 12:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Gruyères is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Lugano at 10:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Bulle and take an average of 5h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Gruyères to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Gruyères station and arriving at Lugano station via Fribourg/Freiburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
Gruyères to Lugano train services, operated by Service d'automobiles TPF, depart from Bulle station.
Gruyères to Lugano train services, operated by Service d'automobiles TPF, arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Gruyères to Lugano train tickets online with Service d'automobiles TPF and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Gruyères and Lugano is 157.8 km. The road distance is 348 km.
You can take a train from Gruyères to Lugano via Bulle, Fribourg/Freiburg, and Luzern in around 5h 48m.