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Madrid to Lugano trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Madrid and Lugano takes 27h 37m and the fastest train takes 27h 34m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Madrid to Lugano. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

27h 37m
Duration
1,784 km
Distance
CHF 254
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Madrid to Lugano train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Madrid and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 8:10 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Lugano at 12:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 27h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Renfe AVERenfe ViajerosTrenitaliaSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)27h 34m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Renfe AVERenfe ViajerosTrenitaliaSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)27h 34m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Renfe AVERenfe ViajerosTrenitaliaSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)27h 34m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Renfe AVERenfe ViajerosTrenitaliaSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)27h 34m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    OuigoRenfe ViajerosTrenitaliaSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)27h 54m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Renfe AVERenfe ViajerosTrenitaliaSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)27h 34m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Madrid to Lugano? 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 Madrid to Lugano.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,783.8 km
  • Duration: 27h 37m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Lugano via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, and Milano Centrale in around 16h 43m.

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