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Trip Overview

The average train between Lugano and Leeuwarden takes 16h 2m and the fastest train takes 12h 42m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Lugano to Leeuwarden. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

16h 2m
Duration
1,093 km
Distance
€228
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Lugano to Leeuwarden train times

Trains run 3 times a week between Lugano and Leeuwarden. The earliest departure is at 8:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Leeuwarden at 2:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 16h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)18h 42m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)16h 42m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)12h 42m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lugano to Leeuwarden? 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.

Map of how to get from Lugano to Leeuwarden.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,093.3 km
  • Duration: 16h 2m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Leeuwarden, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Lugano to Leeuwarden via Basel SBB, Frankfurt, Arnhem Centraal, and Zwolle in around 13h 4m.

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