The average train between Rorschach and Lugano takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Rorschach 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.
Trains run hourly between Rorschach and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 6:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rorschach is at 7:46 PM which arrives into Lugano at 10:58 PM. All services require a transfer at St. Gallen and take an average of 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Rorschach 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.
No, there is no direct train from Rorschach to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Rorschach station and arriving at Lugano station via Arth-Goldau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Rorschach to Lugano train services, operated by Thurbo, depart from St. Gallen station.
Rorschach to Lugano train services, operated by Thurbo, arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Rorschach to Lugano train tickets online with Thurbo, Schweizerische Südostbahn AG and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Rorschach and Lugano is 168.2 km. The road distance is 244 km.
You can take a train from Rorschach Stadt to Lugano via St. Gallen and Arth-Goldau in around 4h 8m.