The average train between Lugano and Glarus takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Lugano to Glarus. 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 Glarus. The earliest departure is at 7:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Glarus at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Arth-Goldau and take an average of 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Lugano to Glarus? 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 Lugano to Glarus. However, there are services departing from Lugano station and arriving at Glarus station via Arth-Goldau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Lugano to Glarus train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Glarus train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Glarus station.
Book your Lugano to Glarus train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Schweizerische Südostbahn AG and Trenitalia EuroCity.
The distance between Lugano and Glarus is 115.1 km. The road distance is 208 km.
You can take a train from Lugano to Glarus via Arth-Goldau and Rapperswil SG in around 3h 57m.