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Trip Overview

The average train between Zagreb and Lugano takes 18h 32m and the fastest train takes 15h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Zagreb 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.

18h 32m
Duration
812 km
Distance
CHF 168
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Zagreb to Lugano train times

Trains run twice daily between Zagreb and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zagreb is at 10:28 AM which arrives into Lugano at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Ljubljana and take an average of 18h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)Slovenske železnice (SŽ)RailjetTrenitalia EuroCityTrenitalia EuroCity15h 17m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)Slovenske železnice (SŽ)RailjetTrenitalia EuroCityTrenitalia EuroCity15h 17m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)Slovenske železnice (SŽ)RailjetTrenitalia EuroCityTrenitalia EuroCity15h 17m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)Slovenske železnice (SŽ)RailjetTrenitalia EuroCityTrenitalia EuroCity15h 17m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)Slovenske železnice (SŽ)RailjetTrenitalia EuroCityTrenitalia EuroCity15h 17m • 4 changes
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    HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)Slovenske železnice (SŽ)RailjetTrenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCity22h • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)Slovenske železnice (SŽ)RailjetTrenitalia EuroCityTrenitalia EuroCity15h 17m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Zagreb 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.

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  • Distance: 812.3 km
  • Duration: 18h 32m

What companies run services between Zagreb, Croatia and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Lugano via Ljubljana, Villach Hbf, Venezia Mestre, and Milano Centrale in around 13h 26m.

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