The average train between Lugano and Madrid takes 17h 53m and the fastest train takes 16h 40m. There is at least one train per day from Lugano to Madrid. 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 once daily between Lugano and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 3:02 PM which arrives into Madrid at 5:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 17h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Lugano station and arriving at Madrid station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 53m.
Lugano to Madrid train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Madrid train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Book your Lugano to Madrid train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenitalia and 4 other operators.
The distance between Lugano and Madrid is 1,197.8 km. The road distance is 1,784 km.
You can take a train from Lugano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu, and Barcelona-Sants in around 15h 57m.