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Trip Overview

The average train between Lugano and Germany takes 12h 32m and the fastest train takes 10h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Lugano to Germany. 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 32m
Duration
1,097 km
Distance
€264
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Basel

best
  1. Take the train from Lugano to Basel SBBtrain train Ec
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain train 12 / ...
  3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Berlin Hbftrain train 12 / ...
11h 18m
€177–436

Lugano to Germany train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Lugano and Germany. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Germany at 12:42 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 12h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)S-Bahn Berlin14h 40m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)S-Bahn Berlin11h 27m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)S-Bahn Berlin11h 25m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)S-Bahn Berlin11h 25m • 3 changes

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)S-Bahn Berlin10h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)S-Bahn Berlin11h 27m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)S-Bahn Berlin11h 25m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)S-Bahn Berlin11h 25m • 3 changes

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)S-Bahn Berlin10h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)S-Bahn Berlin11h 27m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)S-Bahn Berlin11h 25m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)S-Bahn Berlin11h 25m • 3 changes

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)S-Bahn Berlin10h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)S-Bahn Berlin11h 27m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)S-Bahn Berlin11h 25m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)S-Bahn Berlin11h 25m • 3 changes

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)S-Bahn Berlin10h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)S-Bahn Berlin11h 27m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)S-Bahn Berlin11h 25m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)S-Bahn Berlin11h 25m • 3 changes

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)S-Bahn Berlin10h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)S-Bahn Berlin11h 25m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)S-Bahn Berlin11h 25m • 3 changes

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    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)S-Bahn Berlin10h 57m • 3 changes

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  • Distance: 1,097.5 km
  • Duration: 12h 32m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Germany?

You can take a train from Lugano to S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf via Basel SBB, Frankfurt, and Berlin Hbf in around 11h 18m.

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