Kiel to Lugano Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Kiel and Lugano takes 13h 26m and the fastest train takes 11h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Kiel 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.

13h 26m
Duration: 1,197 km
Distance: CHF 253
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 22
Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec

12h 18m

CHF 152–430

Kiel to Lugano train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Kiel and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 8:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kiel is at 6:16 PM which arrives into Lugano at 11:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 13h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:16 PM → 9:58 AM
Arrives next day
17h 42m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

8:16 AM → 7:58 PM
11h 42m • 2 changes
10:16 AM → 9:58 PM
11h 42m • 2 changes
12:16 PM → 11:58 PM
11h 42m • 2 changes
4:16 PM → 9:58 AM
Arrives next day
17h 42m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

8:16 AM → 7:58 PM
11h 42m • 2 changes
10:16 AM → 9:58 PM
11h 42m • 2 changes
12:16 PM → 11:58 PM
11h 42m • 2 changes
4:16 PM → 9:58 AM
Arrives next day
17h 42m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

8:16 AM → 7:58 PM
11h 42m • 2 changes
10:16 AM → 9:58 PM
11h 42m • 2 changes
12:16 PM → 11:58 PM
11h 42m • 2 changes
4:16 PM → 9:58 AM
Arrives next day
17h 42m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

8:16 AM → 7:58 PM
11h 42m • 2 changes
10:16 AM → 9:58 PM
11h 42m • 2 changes
12:16 PM → 11:58 PM
11h 42m • 2 changes
4:16 PM → 7:58 AM
Arrives next day
15h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

8:16 AM → 7:58 PM
11h 42m • 2 changes
10:16 AM → 9:58 PM
11h 42m • 2 changes
12:16 PM → 11:58 PM
11h 42m • 2 changes
4:16 PM → 7:58 AM
Arrives next day
15h 42m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:16 AM → 7:58 PM
11h 42m • 2 changes
12:16 PM → 11:58 PM
11h 42m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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