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Lausanne to Lugano trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lausanne and Lugano takes 4h 37m and the fastest train takes 4h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Lausanne 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.

4h 37m
Duration
395 km
Distance
CHF 158
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Zurich

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  1. Take the train from Lausanne to Zürich HBtrain train Ic5 / ...
  2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train Ec / ...
4h 46m
CHF 135–416

Lausanne to Lugano train times

Trains run hourly between Lausanne and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lausanne is at 10:34 PM which arrives into Lugano at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 395 km
  • Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Lausanne, Switzerland and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Lausanne to Lugano via Zürich HB in around 4h 46m.

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