Lugano to Warsaw by train

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Overview: trains from Lugano to Warsaw

Find the key information for travelling by train from Lugano to Warsaw, 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 2
Fastest journey 17hr View journey
Distance (km) 1116
Trains / day 21 View all
Cheapest journey €265.59 View journey
Avg journey time 24hr 37m
Train operators 65

Travelling from Lugano to Warsaw by train

Considering a train trip from Lugano to Warsaw? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Train cost between Lugano and Warsaw: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from €265.59, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Lugano to Warsaw departure timetable

On this route, 21 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 Warsaw, the earliest departure is at 04:32 and the last one is at 22:02. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 30 minutes.

Average train travel time and distance from Lugano to Warsaw

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 17 hours, spanning 1,116 kilometres in total.

How far in advance Lugano and Warsaw tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Lugano and Warsaw are available 5 and a half months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Maximising your travels to Warsaw

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Warsaw.

FAQs about the train journey from Lugano to Warsaw

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

The train route from Lugano to Warsaw covers 1,116 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.