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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and Lugano takes 14h 28m and the fastest train takes 9h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam 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.

14h 28m
Duration
1,236 km
Distance
CHF 367
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain train
  2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hbtrain train Tgv
  3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train Ec / ...
10h 22m
CHF 310–485

Rotterdam to Lugano train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Rotterdam and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 8:58 PM which arrives into Lugano at 1:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 14h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)16h 30m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h • 3 changes

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)18h 30m • 3 changes

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)17h 30m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)18h 30m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)17h 30m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)18h 30m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)17h 30m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)10h 1m • 3 changes

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 30m • 3 changes

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h • 3 changes

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)18h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)10h 1m • 3 changes

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 30m • 3 changes

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)17h 30m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rotterdam 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.

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  • Distance: 1,236.1 km
  • Duration: 14h 28m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Lugano via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 10h 22m.

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