The average train between Lugano and Arbon takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Lugano to Arbon. 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 hourly between Lugano and Arbon. The earliest departure is at 7:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Arbon at 5:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Arbon. However, there are services departing from Lugano station and arriving at Arbon station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
Lugano to Arbon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Arbon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Romanshorn station.
Book your Lugano to Arbon train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Thurbo.
The distance between Lugano and Arbon is 171.1 km. The road distance is 266 km.
You can take a train from Lugano to Arbon via Zürich HB and Romanshorn in around 4h.