The average train between Lugano and Sankt Niklaus takes 4h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Lugano to Sankt Niklaus. 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 every 4 hours between Lugano and Sankt Niklaus. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Sankt Niklaus at 5:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Locarno FART and take an average of 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 58m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Lugano to Sankt Niklaus? 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 Sankt Niklaus. However, there are services departing from Lugano station and arriving at Sankt Niklaus station via Domodossola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
Lugano to Sankt Niklaus train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Locarno FART station.
Lugano to Sankt Niklaus train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at St. Niklaus VS station.
Book your Lugano to Sankt Niklaus train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), FART and 4 other operators.
The distance between Lugano and Sankt Niklaus is 91.2 km. The road distance is 143 km.
You can take a train from Lugano to St. Niklaus VS via Locarno FART, Domodossola, Brig, and Brig Bahnhofplatz in around 5h 20m.