The average train between Salzburg and Lugano takes 13h 46m and the fastest train takes 9h 15m. There is at least one train per day from Salzburg 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 once daily between Salzburg and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 3:56 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 5:56 PM which arrives into Lugano at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Zuerich Hb and take an average of 13h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Salzburg to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Salzburg Hbf station and arriving at Lugano station via Zuerich Hb station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 46m.
Salzburg to Lugano train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Salzburg Hbf station.
Salzburg to Lugano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.
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The distance between Salzburg and Lugano is 368.5 km. The road distance is 467 km.
You can take a train from Salzburg Hbf to Lugano via Zuerich Hb and Zürich HB in around 7h 48m.
