The average train between Tübingen and Lugano takes 5h 55m and the fastest train takes 4h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Tübingen 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 Tübingen and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Tübingen is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Lugano at 10:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Horb Bahnhof/ZOB and take an average of 5h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 59m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Tübingen 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 Tübingen to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Tübingen station and arriving at Lugano station via Singen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
Tübingen to Lugano train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Horb Bahnhof/ZOB station.
Tübingen to Lugano train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Tübingen to Lugano train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Tübingen and Lugano is 279.5 km. The road distance is 377 km.
You can take a train from Tübingen Hauptbahnhof to Lugano via Horb Bahnhof/ZOB, Singen, and Zürich HB in around 6h 7m.