The average train between Salzburg and Lugano takes 12h 30m and the fastest train takes 9h 15m. The train service runs several times 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 twice daily between Salzburg and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 11:56 AM in the morning, 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 Buchs Sg and take an average of 12h 30m. 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 station and arriving at Lugano station via Buchs Sg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.
Salzburg to Lugano train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Salzburg Hbf station.
Salzburg to Lugano train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Salzburg to Lugano train tickets online with Railjet, ÖBB EuroCity and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Salzburg and Lugano is 368.5 km. The road distance is 646 km.
You can take a train from Salzburg Hbf to Lugano via Buchs Sg, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 8h 53m.
