The average train between Heidelberg and Lugano takes 6h 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 4 hours between Heidelberg and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 2:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 6:13 PM which arrives into Lugano at 11:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 6h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Lugano station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
Heidelberg to Lugano train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Lugano train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Heidelberg to Lugano train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Heidelberg and Lugano is 378.3 km. The road distance is 523 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Lugano via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Basel SBB in around 6h 51m.