Lugano to Belfort by train

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Overview: trains from Lugano to Belfort

Find the key information for travelling by train from Lugano to Belfort, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 04:32 View journey
Last train 22:02 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 4hr 16m View journey
Distance (km) 235
Trains / day 13 View all
Cheapest journey AU$263.53 View journey
Avg journey time 11hr 7m
Train operators 19

Travelling by train from Lugano to Belfort

Ready to travel from Lugano to Belfort by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Cost of train travel from Lugano to Belfort

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Lugano to Belfort:

  • Cheapest ticket: AU$263.53

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Lugano to Belfort departure timetable

On this route, 13 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Lugano at 04:32 and the last leaving at 22:02 during the week.

For weekend travel to Belfort, the earliest departure is at 06:00 and the last one is at 20:02. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 31 minutes.

Travel time and distance between Lugano and Belfort

The route’s fastest journey takes 4 hours and 16 minutes, covering a total of 235 kilometres.

Booking Lugano to Belfort trains in advance

Booking your Lugano to Belfort tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 6 months before departure.

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Additional information on train travel from Lugano to Belfort

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Belfort city guide to start planning your getaway.

FAQs about the train journey from Lugano to Belfort

Want to know more about your journey from Lugano to Belfort? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey between Lugano and Belfort spans 235 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.