The average train between Heidelberg and Lugano takes 6h 26m and the fastest train takes 5h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Heidelberg 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 every 3 hours between Heidelberg and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Lugano at 9:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 6h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 45m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Lugano station via Basel SBB station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
Heidelberg to Lugano train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Lugano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.
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The distance between Heidelberg and Lugano is 378.3 km. The road distance is 505 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Lugano via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB in around 6h 55m.