The average train between Lugano and Gruyères takes 6h 6m and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Lugano to Gruyères. 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 Lugano and Gruyères. 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 Gruyères at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Luzern and take an average of 6h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Gruyères. However, there are services departing from Lugano station and arriving at Gruyères station via Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
Lugano to Gruyères train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Gruyères train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bulle station.
Book your Lugano to Gruyères train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Service d'automobiles TPF.
The distance between Lugano and Gruyères is 157.8 km. The road distance is 348 km.
You can take a train from Lugano to Gruyères via Luzern, Fribourg/Freiburg, and Bulle in around 5h 4m.