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The average train between Utrecht and Lugano takes 13h 18m and the fastest train takes 10h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Utrecht 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.

13h 18m
Duration
964 km
Distance
CHF 211
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain train Ice
  2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 43 / ...
  3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain train 12 / ...
  4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain train Ec
10h 47m
CHF 89–361

Utrecht to Lugano train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Utrecht and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Utrecht is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Lugano at 11:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Duesseldorf Hbf and take an average of 13h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)16h 55m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)18h 26m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)10h 54m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)10h 56m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)10h 56m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)10h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)10h 54m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)10h 56m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)10h 56m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)10h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)10h 54m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)10h 56m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)10h 56m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)10h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)10h 54m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)10h 56m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)10h 56m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)10h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)10h 54m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)10h 56m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)10h 56m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)10h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)10h 54m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)10h 56m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)10h 56m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)10h 55m • 3 changes

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  • Distance: 964.2 km
  • Duration: 13h 18m

What companies run services between Utrecht, Netherlands and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Utrecht Centraal to Lugano via Duesseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Basel SBB in around 10h 47m.

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