The average train between Samedan and Lugano takes 5h 43m and the fastest train takes 5h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Samedan 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 Samedan and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Samedan is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Lugano at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Chur and take an average of 5h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Samedan 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 Samedan to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Samedan station and arriving at Lugano station via Chur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
Samedan to Lugano train services, operated by Rhätische Bahn, depart from Samedan station.
Samedan to Lugano train services, operated by Rhätische Bahn, arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Samedan to Lugano train tickets online with Rhätische Bahn, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Schweizerische Südostbahn AG.
The distance between Samedan and Lugano is 91.2 km. The road distance is 369 km.
You can take a train from Samedan to Lugano via Chur and Zürich HB in around 5h 40m.