The average train between Liège and Lugano takes 10h 3m and the fastest train takes 8h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Liège 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 5 times a day between Liège and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 7:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liège is at 10:13 PM which arrives into Lugano at 1:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 10h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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8h 44m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Liège 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 Liège to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Liège station and arriving at Lugano station via Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.
Liège to Lugano train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Liege-Guillemins station.
Liège to Lugano train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Liège to Lugano train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Liège and Lugano is 571.9 km. The road distance is 864 km.
You can take a train from Liege-Guillemins to Lugano via Köln Hbf and Basel SBB in around 9h 17m.