The average train between London and Lugano takes 13h 52m and the fastest train takes 10h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from London 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 4 times a day between London and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 8:01 PM which arrives into Lugano at 1:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 13h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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10h 27m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from London 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 London to Lugano. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Lugano station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 52m.
London to Lugano train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
London to Lugano train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Lugano station.
Book your London to Lugano train tickets online with Eurostar, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 2 other operators.
The distance between London and Lugano is 902.9 km. The road distance is 1,229 km.
You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Lugano via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 10h 38m.