St Louis to Lugano by train

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Overview: trains from St Louis to Lugano

Find the key information for travelling by train from St Louis 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 06:28 View journey
Last train 21:35 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 16m View journey
Distance (km) 206
Trains / day 7 View all
Cheapest journey €57.46 View journey
Avg journey time 6hr 28m
Train operators 31

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Train cost between St Louis to Lugano

Getting from St Louis to Lugano by rail typically costs €57.46, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to €72. 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 St Louis and Lugano

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 7 trains make this journey of 206 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from St Louis is at 12:42 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 19:12.

During the weekend, 06:28 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 21:35 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 1 hour and 54 minutes.

How long is the train journey from St Louis to Lugano?

This journey covers a total of 206 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 3 hours and 16 minutes.

When do tickets go on sale between St Louis and Lugano?

You can start planning and booking your trip between St Louis and Lugano 6 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Making the most of your St Louis to Lugano travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Lugano.

FAQs about the train journey from St Louis to Lugano

Want to know more about your journey from St Louis 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 St Louis and Lugano by train is 206 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.