Manchester to Lugano by train
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Overview: trains from Manchester to Lugano
Find the key information for travelling by train from Manchester to Lugano, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.
Explore Manchester to Lugano by train
Thinking about travelling from Manchester to Lugano by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.
Train cost between Manchester to Lugano
Getting from Manchester to Lugano by rail typically costs AU$866.12, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.
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Train schedule for travel between Manchester and Lugano
While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 33 trains make this journey of 1,154 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Manchester is at 05:05 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 22:14.
During the weekend, 04:58 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 22:05 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 19 minutes.
How long does the train from Manchester to Lugano take?
The shortest journey time on this route is 14 hours and 16 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 1,154 kilometres.
How early can you book train tickets between Manchester and Lugano?
Tickets along this route go on sale 3 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.
Further insights on trains from Manchester to Lugano
Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Lugano city guide.
FAQs about the train journey from Manchester to Lugano
Want to know more about your journey from Manchester to Lugano? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The total distance between Manchester and Lugano by train is 1,154 kilometres.
The minimum fare on this route is AU$866.12. Tickets booked 30 days in advance are priced around . If booked 7 days before departure, the cost is approximately .
Tickets for travel between Manchester to Lugano are available 3 months before departure.
The shortest trip is 14 hours and 16 minutes.
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