London to Lugano Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between London and Lugano takes 12h 37m and the fastest train takes 9h 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.

12h 37m
Duration: 1,283 km
Distance: CHF 387
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Strasbourg

best

Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec

10h 38m

CHF 268–577

London to Lugano train times

Trains run every 4 hours between London and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 8:31 PM which arrives into Lugano at 3:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 12h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:01 AM → 7:58 PM
10h 57m • 3 changes
1:31 PM → 11:58 PM
9h 27m • 3 changes
6:01 PM → 9:58 AM
Arrives next day
14h 57m • 3 changes
8:31 PM → 3:58 PM
Arrives next day
18h 27m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:01 AM → 5:58 PM
9h 57m • 3 changes
8:01 AM → 7:58 PM
10h 57m • 3 changes
11:31 AM → 9:58 PM
9h 27m • 3 changes
1:31 PM → 11:58 PM
9h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:01 AM → 5:58 PM
9h 57m • 3 changes
8:01 AM → 7:58 PM
10h 57m • 3 changes
10:31 AM → 9:58 PM
10h 27m • 3 changes
1:31 PM → 11:58 PM
9h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:01 AM → 5:58 PM
9h 57m • 3 changes
8:01 AM → 7:58 PM
10h 57m • 3 changes
10:31 AM → 9:58 PM
10h 27m • 3 changes
1:31 PM → 11:58 PM
9h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:01 AM → 5:58 PM
9h 57m • 3 changes
8:01 AM → 7:58 PM
10h 57m • 3 changes
11:31 AM → 9:58 PM
9h 27m • 3 changes
1:31 PM → 11:58 PM
9h 27m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:01 AM → 5:58 PM
9h 57m • 3 changes
8:01 AM → 7:58 PM
10h 57m • 3 changes
11:31 AM → 9:58 PM
9h 27m • 3 changes
1:31 PM → 11:58 PM
9h 27m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:31 AM → 5:58 PM
10h 27m • 3 changes
7:31 AM → 7:58 PM
11h 27m • 3 changes
9:31 AM → 9:58 PM
11h 27m • 3 changes
11:31 AM → 11:58 PM
11h 27m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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