Bern to Lugano train

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Information about the Bern to Lugano train

Travel by train from Bern to Lugano. 26 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Bern at 4h 18m and the last at 21h 31m, allowing you to cover the 192.97 km distance in as little as 2h 56m.

Number routes per day

Average route time

3h 11m

Shortest route time

2h 56m

First hour of departure

4h 18m

Last hour of departure

21h 31m

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How much does a train ticket from Bern to Lugano cost?

Travel smart: by booking your train ticket in advance, you can benefit from the best fares. Get tickets at the lowest prices by adjusting the day and time of your departure. In the "Low Prices" section, you can create an alert to stay informed about our best deals.

How long does a journey on a train from Bern to Lugano take?

On average, allow 3h 11m for a train journey from Bern to Lugano.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Bern to Lugano?

The shortest journey between Bern and Lugano takes 2h 56m.

How many trains run from Bern to Lugano each day?

Each day, 26 trains depart from Bern to Lugano.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Bern and Lugano?

You will find at least one Connecting train(s) service between Bern and Lugano.

What is the distance between Bern and Lugano by train?

The total distance between Bern and Lugano by train is approximately 192.97 km.

What time is the first train from Bern to Lugano?

The first Bern to Lugano train departs at 4h 18m.

What time is the last train from Bern to Lugano?

You can wait until 21h 31m at the latest to take the last Bern to Lugano train.

To leave Bern, which station(s) can I depart from?

The trains listed on this page depart from: BERN.

At Lugano, which station(s) will I arrive at?

This page shows a list of trains with the arrival station of: LUGANO.

Which train companies operate trains from Bern to Lugano?

For your journey from Bern to Lugano, you can travel with SBB, Deutsche Bahn (DB).

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Bern to Lugano?

The price of a Bern – Lugano train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Bern to Lugano thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Bern to Lugano.

Price of a Bern – Lugano Train Ticket

On the SNCF Connect website and app, you can find various subscriptions, discount cards and special fares to get a cheap train ticket from Bern to Lugano: SNCF cards and subscriptions, (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions, TER subscription), Prem's tickets, Interrail Pass, and more.
Depending on the rail operator, you can choose a different class to travel from Bern to Lugano at the lowest fare.

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Last-minute Bern – Lugano Train

The best way to pay less for your Bern to Lugano train ticket is to book it in advance, for example during sales events. Train tickets are usually released for sale several months ahead. If you are unsure about your travel dates, depending on your route and the rail operator, you can select the option to hold the fare you have found for a set period. Even for a last-minute ticket from Bern to Lugano, find the lowest price using our train ticket search tool, which displays fares for the next five to seven days at a glance.

Direct train from Bern to Lugano and alternative routes

On some journeys, direct services exist as well as services with connections. When booking your ticket to Lugano on SNCF Connect, the label "Direct" or "Connection" is displayed under the timetable for each service. This is also where you can compare the prices of trains, whether they are direct or not. For certain journeys, we display alternative routes and departures/arrivals from nearby stations, making it easier to compare prices and schedules.

Which companies operate the train from Bern to Lugano?

If you're travelling from Bern to Lugano, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

SBB

Travel from Bern to Lugano with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). SBB is Switzerland’s national rail operator, with an extensive and punctual network connecting cities across the country efficiently. SBB operates a range of services, including high-speed, long-distance and regional trains, all of which can now be booked on the SNCF Connect website and app.

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Deutsche Bahn (DB)

Travel from Bern to Lugano on board Deutsche Bahn (DB) trains and enjoy a reliable and comfortable journey. Deutsche Bahn is Germany’s national rail operator and offers an extensive rail network covering the entire country, allowing you to travel efficiently between cities. It operates high-speed, long-distance and regional trains, all of which can now be booked on the SNCF Connect website and app.

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What travel classes are available on the Bern to Lugano train?

To travel from Bern to Lugano, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

SBB

Travel from Bern to Lugano by train with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). Depending on your journey and the train selected, enjoy 1st or 2nd class comfort on long-distance InterCity (IC) and EuroCity (EC) trains, tilting trains, or the regional network, which includes InterRegio (IR), RegioExpress (RE), and Regio (R) services. Your SBB train ticket Bern - Lugano allows you to explore Switzerland and its Alpine landscapes with complete peace of mind.

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

Travel from Bern to Lugano by train with Deutsche Bahn. Depending on your journey and the train selected, travel in 1st or 2nd class on high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, national InterCity (IC) and EuroCity (EC) services, or the regional network. The latter includes InterRegio-Express (IRE) for fast interregional connections, Regional-Express (RE) for direct routes between cities, and Regionalbahn (RB) for stopping services to all local stations. Your Deutsche Bahn ticket Bern - Lugano guarantees a comfortable journey across Germany and its neighbouring countries.

What on-board services are available on the Bern to Lugano train?

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Bern to Lugano route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

SBB

Treats and relaxation at the SBB Restaurant

Turn your journey into a break: enjoy a selection of carefully chosen meals and drinks at the SBB Restaurant or SBB Bistro, to delight your taste buds even on the train.
Free Internet on board and in stations

Browse free of charge: thanks to SBB WiFi, Internet access is available in many stations and on board mainline trains!
Enhanced comfort in 1st class

Travel with greater ease: in 1st class, you'll enjoy more legroom, individually adjustable seats spaced further apart, outlets in every compartment, 2+1 layouts, as well as "business" and "quiet" areas for greater peace of mind.
Transporting your luggage on board the train

SBB makes it easy to travel with your luggage. You can keep your luggage with you on the train thanks to the numerous storage areas: under or between the seats, in the overhead luggage racks, or in the multi-function compartments of duplex cars. Pictograms indicate luggage and stroller zones.
Transporting your bicycle on board the train

Bicycles are welcome on SBB trains. You can transport your personal bicycle in the areas provided, including in the IC2000 cars on the lower level. Groups of cyclists (10 people or more) can benefit from specially adapted services on booking. Folding bicycles can be transported as hand luggage, without a specific ticket. For other types of bicycles, we recommend checking transport conditions and booking in advance, especially during busy periods.
Travelling with your pet

Small animals, up to the size of a cat, can travel free of charge on SBB trains if they are transported in a closed cage or bag, placed under the seat or in the luggage racks. For dogs, a specific ticket is required and can be purchased via the SNCF Connect application. Dogs must be kept on a leash and remain on the floor during the journey.

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

Stay connected while you travel

Stay connected throughout your journey with free, unlimited WiFi available on most ICE and IC trains. In 1st class, throughput is optimized for professional uses such as videoconferencing or VPN connections.
Enjoy the peace and quiet

To work or relax in complete peace, opt for the quiet zones. These areas are designed to minimize noise pollution: phone calls, loud music and ringtones are not allowed.
Grab a bite or drink during your trip

Enjoy a meal or snack in the dining cars or bistros available on long-distance trains. A varied menu features hot dishes, snacks and drinks.
Recharge your electronic devices

Recharge your devices easily: outlets are available at every seat in 2nd class, and up to two outlets for every three seats in 1st class. Ideal for staying productive or entertained throughout the journey.
Carry your luggage with ease

Each passenger can take one item of hand luggage and one additional item of luggage free of charge. Large items of luggage can be stowed in the racks at the entrance or between the seats, medium-sized items above, and small items under your seat. Recommended dimensions are 70 × 50 × 30 cm. Well stowed folding strollers, mobility aids, scooters and folding bicycles are also permitted. Luggage must not inconvenience other passengers or block exits.
Take your bicycle everywhere

Conventional bicycles are accepted on ICE, IC and EC trains with a bicycle ticket and mandatory booking. Folding bicycles and children's bicycles can be carried free of charge as hand luggage. Tandems and tricycles are allowed on certain trains with a booking at an agency. In the regions, a bicycle ticket is required but without a seat booking.
Travel with your pet

Small animals travel free of charge in a closed container placed under your seat or in the luggage racks. Large dogs must have a ticket (50% of the adult fare), be muzzled and kept on a leash. Guide and assistance dogs travel free of charge, without a ticket or muzzle.
Enjoy seat service in 1st class

In 1st class, relax: your meal is served directly to your seat. Enjoy attentive service and a gourmet selection without having to go anywhere.
Access Deutsche Bahn lounges

Passengers with a flexible 1st class ticket enjoy access to DB Lounges at several major stations. These lounges offer a quiet space with drinks, WiFi and digital press to wait comfortably before departure.

Bern to Lugano train schedule for Thursday 13 August 2026
Departure	Arrival	Duration	Carrier
4h 18m	7h 58m	3h 40m	SBB	Booking
4h 18m Bern SBB 2155 4h 44m Olten Connection: 46 min 5h 30m Olten SBB 659 6h 05m Luzern 6h 45m Arth-Goldau 7h 08m Fluelen 7h 42m Bellinzona 7h 58m Lugano
5h 29m	8h 58m	3h 29m	SBB	Booking
5h 29m Bern SBB 703 5h 55m Olten 6h 28m Zurich Hb Connection: 37 min 7h 05m Zurich Hb SBB 861 7h 29m Zug 7h 45m Arth-Goldau 8h 42m Bellinzona 8h 58m Lugano
6h 02m	9h 28m	3h 26m	SBB	Booking
6h 02m Bern SBB 805 6h 28m Olten 7h 01m Zurich Hb Connection: 32 min 7h 33m Zurich Hb SBB 13 7h 59m Zug 8h 16m Arth-Goldau 9h 12m Bellinzona 9h 28m Lugano
7h 00m	9h 58m	2h 58m	SBB	Booking
7h 00m Bern SBB 2507 7h 28m Zofingen 7h 41m Sursee 8h 01m Luzern Connection: 17 min 8h 18m Luzern SBB 663 8h 45m Arth-Goldau 9h 08m Fluelen 9h 42m Bellinzona 9h 58m Lugano
7h 10m	10h 28m	3h 18m	SBB	Booking
7h 10m Bern SBB 1411 8h 10m Zurich Hb Connection: 23 min 8h 33m Zurich Hb SBB 31 8h 59m Zug 9h 16m Arth-Goldau 10h 12m Bellinzona 10h 28m Lugano
8h 02m	10h 58m	2h 56m	SBB	Booking
8h 02m Bern SBB 809 8h 58m Zurich Hb Connection: 07 min 9h 05m Zurich Hb SBB 865 9h 29m Zug 9h 45m Arth-Goldau 10h 42m Bellinzona 10h 58m Lugano
9h 00m	11h 58m	2h 58m	SBB	Booking
9h 00m Bern SBB 2511 9h 28m Zofingen 9h 41m Sursee 10h 01m Luzern Connection: 17 min 10h 18m Luzern SBB 667 10h 45m Arth-Goldau 11h 08m Fluelen 11h 42m Bellinzona 11h 58m Lugano
9h 02m	12h 28m	3h 26m	SBB	Booking
9h 02m Bern SBB 811 9h 58m Zurich Hb Connection: 35 min 10h 33m Zurich Hb SBB 153 10h 59m Zug 11h 16m Arth-Goldau 12h 12m Bellinzona 12h 28m Lugano
10h 02m	12h 58m	2h 56m	SBB	Booking
10h 02m Bern SBB 813 10h 58m Zurich Hb Connection: 07 min 11h 05m Zurich Hb SBB 869 11h 29m Zug 11h 45m Arth-Goldau 12h 42m Bellinzona 12h 58m Lugano
11h 00m	13h 58m	2h 58m	SBB	Booking
11h 00m Bern SBB 2515 11h 28m Zofingen 11h 41m Sursee 12h 01m Luzern Connection: 17 min 12h 18m Luzern SBB 671 12h 45m Arth-Goldau 13h 42m Bellinzona 13h 58m Lugano
11h 02m	14h 28m	3h 26m	SBB, Deutsche Bahn (DB)	Booking
11h 02m Bern SBB 815 11h 58m Zurich Hb Connection: 35 min 12h 33m Zurich Hb Deutsche Bahn (DB) 151 12h 59m Zug 13h 16m Arth-Goldau 14h 12m Bellinzona 14h 28m Lugano
12h 02m	14h 58m	2h 56m	SBB	Booking
12h 02m Bern SBB 817 12h 58m Zurich Hb Connection: 07 min 13h 05m Zurich Hb SBB 873 13h 29m Zug 13h 45m Arth-Goldau 14h 08m Fluelen 14h 42m Bellinzona 14h 58m Lugano
13h 00m	15h 58m	2h 58m	SBB	Booking
13h 00m Bern SBB 2519 13h 28m Zofingen 13h 41m Sursee 14h 01m Luzern Connection: 17 min 14h 18m Luzern SBB 675 14h 45m Arth-Goldau 15h 42m Bellinzona 15h 58m Lugano
13h 02m	16h 28m	3h 26m	SBB	Booking
13h 02m Bern SBB 819 13h 58m Zurich Hb Connection: 35 min 14h 33m Zurich Hb SBB 37 14h 59m Zug 15h 16m Arth-Goldau 16h 12m Bellinzona 16h 28m Lugano
14h 02m	16h 58m	2h 56m	SBB	Booking
14h 02m Bern SBB 821 14h 58m Zurich Hb Connection: 07 min 15h 05m Zurich Hb SBB 877 15h 29m Zug 15h 45m Arth-Goldau 16h 08m Fluelen 16h 42m Bellinzona 16h 58m Lugano
15h 00m	17h 58m	2h 58m	SBB	Booking
15h 00m Bern SBB 2523 15h 28m Zofingen 15h 41m Sursee 16h 01m Luzern Connection: 17 min 16h 18m Luzern SBB 173 16h 45m Arth-Goldau 17h 42m Bellinzona 17h 58m Lugano
15h 02m	18h 28m	3h 26m	SBB	Booking
15h 02m Bern SBB 823 15h 58m Zurich Hb Connection: 35 min 16h 33m Zurich Hb SBB 1479 16h 59m Zug 17h 16m Arth-Goldau 18h 12m Bellinzona 18h 28m Lugano
16h 02m	18h 58m	2h 56m	SBB	Booking
16h 02m Bern SBB 825 16h 58m Zurich Hb Connection: 07 min 17h 05m Zurich Hb SBB 881 17h 29m Zug 17h 45m Arth-Goldau 18h 08m Fluelen 18h 42m Bellinzona 18h 58m Lugano
16h 09m	19h 28m	3h 19m	SBB	Booking
16h 09m Bern SBB 1429 16h 13m Bern Wankdorf 17h 10m Zurich Hb Connection: 23 min 17h 33m Zurich Hb SBB 25 17h 59m Zug 18h 16m Arth-Goldau 19h 12m Bellinzona 19h 28m Lugano
17h 00m	19h 58m	2h 58m	SBB	Booking
17h 00m Bern SBB 2527 17h 28m Zofingen 17h 41m Sursee 18h 01m Luzern Connection: 17 min 18h 18m Luzern SBB 683 18h 45m Arth-Goldau 19h 42m Bellinzona 19h 58m Lugano
17h 09m	20h 28m	3h 19m	SBB	Booking
17h 09m Bern SBB 1431 17h 13m Bern Wankdorf 18h 10m Zurich Hb Connection: 23 min 18h 33m Zurich Hb SBB 27 18h 59m Zug 19h 16m Arth-Goldau 20h 12m Bellinzona 20h 28m Lugano
18h 02m	20h 58m	2h 56m	SBB	Booking
18h 02m Bern SBB 829 18h 58m Zurich Hb Connection: 07 min 19h 05m Zurich Hb SBB 885 19h 29m Zug 19h 45m Arth-Goldau 20h 08m Fluelen 20h 42m Bellinzona 20h 58m Lugano
19h 00m	21h 58m	2h 58m	SBB	Booking
19h 00m Bern SBB 2531 19h 28m Zofingen 19h 41m Sursee 20h 01m Luzern Connection: 17 min 20h 18m Luzern SBB 687 20h 45m Arth-Goldau 21h 42m Bellinzona 21h 58m Lugano
20h 02m	22h 58m	2h 56m	SBB	Booking
20h 02m Bern SBB 833 20h 58m Zurich Hb Connection: 07 min 21h 05m Zurich Hb SBB 889 21h 29m Zug 21h 45m Arth-Goldau 22h 08m Fluelen 22h 42m Bellinzona 22h 58m Lugano
21h 00m	23h 58m	2h 58m	SBB	Booking
21h 00m Bern SBB 2535 21h 28m Zofingen 21h 41m Sursee 22h 01m Luzern Connection: 17 min 22h 18m Luzern SBB 691 22h 45m Arth-Goldau 23h 42m Bellinzona 23h 58m Lugano
21h 31m	1h 25m	3h 54m	SBB	Booking
21h 31m Bern SBB 735 21h 57m Olten 22h 31m Zurich Hb Connection: 34 min 23h 05m Zurich Hb SBB 893 23h 29m Zug 23h 45m Arth-Goldau 0h 08m Fluelen 0h 34m Biasca 0h 47m Bellinzona Connection: 06 min 0h 53m Bellinzona SBB 25149 0h 57m Giubiasco 1h 06m Rivera-Bironico 1h 10m Mezzovico 1h 16m Taverne-Torricella 1h 19m Lamone-Cadempino 1h 25m Lugano

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Direct train from Bern to Lugano and alternative routes

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SBB

What travel classes are available on the Bern to Lugano train?

SBB

What on-board services are available on the Bern to Lugano train?

SBB

Bern to Lugano train schedule for Thursday 13 August 2026

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