Stockholm to Lugano by train

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Overview: trains from Stockholm to Lugano

Find the key information for travelling by train from Stockholm 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.

First train 05:14 View journey
Last train 20:25 View journey
Avg changes 3
Fastest journey 21hr 34m View journey
Distance (km) 1602
Trains / day 6 View all
Cheapest journey CA$695.50 View journey
Avg journey time 26hr 42m
Train operators 29

Taking the train from Stockholm to Lugano

Ready to book a trip from Stockholm to Lugano by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Train cost between Stockholm to Lugano

Getting from Stockholm to Lugano by rail typically costs CA$695.50, 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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Stockholm to Lugano train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Stockholm to Lugano is at 05:14 and the last is at 20:25. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 06:15 and the last one is at 19:24. You can expect 6 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 1 hour and 17 minutes.

Train travel time and distance from Stockholm to Lugano

Trains can complete this route in as little as 21 hours and 34 minutes. The total distance travelled is 1,602 kilometres.

When do tickets go on sale between Stockholm and Lugano?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Stockholm and Lugano 5 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Making the most of your trip to Lugano

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Lugano.

FAQs about the train journey from Stockholm to Lugano

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

The distance between Stockholm and Lugano is 1,602 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.