The average train between Lugano and Samedan takes 5h 38m and the fastest train takes 5h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Lugano to Samedan. 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 Samedan. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Samedan at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 5h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Lugano to Samedan? 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 Samedan. However, there are services departing from Lugano station and arriving at Samedan station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
Lugano to Samedan train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Samedan train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Samedan station.
Book your Lugano to Samedan train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Rhätische Bahn and Schweizerische Südostbahn AG.
The distance between Lugano and Samedan is 91.2 km. The road distance is 369 km.
You can take a train from Lugano to Samedan via Zürich HB and Chur in around 5h 47m.