The average train between Heerbrugg and Lugano takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Heerbrugg 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 hourly between Heerbrugg and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heerbrugg is at 9:06 PM which arrives into Lugano at 7:58 AM. All services require a transfer at St. Gallen and take an average of 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Heerbrugg 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.
No, there is no direct train from Heerbrugg to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Heerbrugg station and arriving at Lugano station via Arth-Goldau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
Heerbrugg to Lugano train services, operated by Thurbo, depart from St. Gallen station.
Heerbrugg to Lugano train services, operated by Thurbo, arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Heerbrugg to Lugano train tickets online with Thurbo, Schweizerische Südostbahn AG and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Heerbrugg and Lugano is 163.9 km. The road distance is 263 km.
You can take a train from Heerbrugg to Lugano via St. Gallen and Arth-Goldau in around 4h 27m.