The average train between Heilbronn and Lugano takes 7h 2m and the fastest train takes 5h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Heilbronn 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 Heilbronn and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Heilbronn is at 8:12 PM which arrives into Lugano at 10:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Stuttgart Hbf and take an average of 7h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 58m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Heilbronn 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 Heilbronn to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Heilbronn station and arriving at Lugano station via Stuttgart Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
Heilbronn to Lugano train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg, depart from Heilbronn Hbf station.
Heilbronn to Lugano train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg, arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Heilbronn to Lugano train tickets online with Arverio Baden-Württemberg, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Heilbronn and Lugano is 348.6 km. The road distance is 459 km.
You can take a train from Heilbronn Hbf to Lugano via Stuttgart Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, Singen, and Zürich HB in around 7h 12m.