Hamburg to Lugano by train

Prices explained
Prices explained

At Rail Europe we believe in price transparency. We use real data from Rail Europe searches to estimate the cheapest fares you should be able to find for your journey.

The cheapest price is the lowest fare we've ever found for this journey. These prices can usually be found by searching when booking opens but they vary due to availability, which depends on factors like the day of the week or time of year.

More popular journeys include 30 day advance and 7 day advance prices. These are updated every two weeks using prices we've found by searching exactly 7 or 30 days from the most recent Thursday (we picked Thursday because this is when average prices are usually found).

30 day and 7 day prices fluctuate based on demand and availability at the time of search. For example, the 7-day price in summer is likely to be more expensive than the same journey in winter.

Prices are sourced in GBP and converted to other currencies using the daily market exchange rate.

We're always seeking to improve how price-checking works, and we welcome feedback on how we can make it better.

  1. Cheapest Price US$55.00
  2. 30 day advance US$75.00
  3. 7 day advance US$79.50
  • First train
    04:17
  • Last train
    00:45
  • Avg changes
    1
  • Fastest journey
    9hr 34m
  • Distance
    844 kilometres
  • Trains per day
    27
  • Avg. journey time
    13hr 19m
  • Train operators

Travelling from Hamburg to Lugano by train

Want to know how to get from Hamburg to Lugano by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Hamburg to Lugano take around 9 hours and 34 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 844 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Hamburg is scheduled to depart at around 04:17. The last departure is usually at around 00:45. On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Hamburg at around 04:09, with the last train leaving at around 00:45. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 27 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 27 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$55.00.

We think any time is a great time to visit Lugano, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Lugano.

Is there a direct train from Hamburg to Lugano?

The journey between Hamburg and Lugano usually involves one change of train.

We usually find around 27 departures on this route every weekday, counting only those that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found around 32 departures.

How long does it take to travel from Hamburg to Lugano?

The Hamburg to Lugano train travel takes about 9 hours and 34 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Hamburg to Lugano train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Lugano leaving Hamburg at around 04:17 and the last train leaving at around 00:45. At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Hamburg at around 04:09, with the final departure at 00:45.

How much is the train ticket from Hamburg to Lugano?

The cheapest tickets we've found for trains from Hamburg to Lugano are US$55.00.

If you book 30 days in advance, tickets will cost around US$75, while the price is around US$79 if you book 7 days in advance. Booking on the day of travel is likely to be more expensive, so it's worth booking ahead of time if you can, or check our special offers and deals.

When should you book your train tickets from Hamburg to Lugano?

Trains for this journey usually open for booking around 6 months in advance. If booking is not yet open for your travel dates, you can set a booking alert and you'll receive an email as soon as the cheapest tickets are released for your train journey.

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Which train companies operate between Hamburg and Lugano?

More than one train company operates on the route from Hamburg to Lugano, so you’ll be travelling with one or more of the following rail operators:

You can check which train you’ll be travelling on by looking for the train name in search results.

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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.