St. Gallen to Lugano Trains

St. Gallen to Lugano trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between St. Gallen and Lugano takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from St. Gallen 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.

3h 19m
Duration: 230 km
Distance: CHF 84
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from St. Gallen to Arth-Goldautrain Vae
Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Luganotrain Ec / ...

3h 10m

CHF 42–185

St. Gallen to Lugano train times

Trains run hourly between St. Gallen and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St. Gallen is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Lugano at 7:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

7:05 AM → 9:58 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
8:05 AM → 10:58 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 11:58 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
10:05 AM → 12:58 PM
2h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

7:05 AM → 9:58 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
8:05 AM → 10:58 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 11:58 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
10:05 AM → 12:58 PM
2h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

7:05 AM → 9:58 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
8:05 AM → 10:58 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 11:58 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
10:05 AM → 12:58 PM
2h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

7:05 AM → 9:58 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
8:05 AM → 10:58 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 11:58 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
10:05 AM → 12:58 PM
2h 53m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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