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MASI Lugano at LAC
Lugano’s flagship art museum presents modern and contemporary exhibitions in a lakeside cultural centre. A top stop for architecture, art and temporary shows.
Cheapest price
£56
Average price
£88
Fastest journey
2 h 56 m
Average duration
2 h 56 m
Trains per day
30
Distance
156 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bern to Lugano is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bern to Lugano will cost around £88 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £56.
To travel from Bern to Lugano you need to make at least one change.
IR 15 2505 | 2505 · IR 26 2311 | 2311 · IC 2 861 | 861
IR 15 2505 | 2505 · IR 26 2311 | 2311 · IC 2 861 | 861 · B 3 3095 | 3095
IR 15 2507 | 2507 · IC 21 663 | 663
IR 15 2519 | 2519 · IC 21 675 | 675
IR 15 2507 | 2507 · IC 21 663 | 663 · B 5 5099 | 5099
IC 81 811 | 811 · IR 46 2417 | 2417 · IC 21 667 | 667
IC 81 809 | 809 · IC 2 865 | 865
IC 81 819 | 819 · IR 46 2425 | 2425 · IC 21 675 | 675
IC 8 817 | 817 · IC 2 873 | 873
IC 8 807 | 807 · IR 46 2413 | 2413 · IC 21 663 | 663The table below shows live departures for Bern to Lugano trains for today, Sunday 9 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IR 15 2531 | 2531 · IC 21 687 | 687 · B 2 2289 | 2289 | 19:00 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3h12 | 22:12 Lugano | 2 changes | |
IR 15 2531 | 2531 · IC 21 687 | 687 | 19:00 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h58 | 21:58 Lugano, Stazione | 1 change | |
IC 81 831 | 831 · IR 46 2437 | 2437 · IC 21 687 | 687 | 19:02 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h56 | 21:58 Lugano, Stazione | 2 changes | |
IC 81 831 | 831 · IR 46 2437 | 2437 · IC 21 687 | 687 · B 2 2289 | 2289 | 19:02 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3h10 | 22:12 Lugano | 3 changes | |
IC 81 831 | 831 · IC 2 1487 | 1487 · B 2 2293 | 2293 | 19:02 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3h40 | 22:42 Lugano | 2 changes | |
IC 81 831 | 831 · IC 2 1487 | 1487 | 19:02 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3h26 | 22:28 Lugano, Stazione | 1 change | |
IC 6 982 | 982 · RE 12 4785 | 4785 · RE 37 4835 | 4835 · IC 2 1487 | 1487 | 19:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3h24 | 22:28 Lugano, Stazione | 3 changes | |
IC 6 982 | 982 · S 26 8677 | 8677 · S 1 21170 | 21170 · IC 2 1487 | 1487 | 19:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3h38 | 22:42 Lugano | 4 changes | |
IC 6 982 | 982 · S 26 8677 | 8677 · S 1 21170 | 21170 · IC 2 1487 | 1487 | 19:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3h24 | 22:28 Lugano, Stazione | 3 changes | |
IC 6 982 | 982 · RE 12 4785 | 4785 · RE 37 4835 | 4835 · IC 2 1487 | 1487 | 19:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3h38 | 22:42 Lugano | 4 changes | |
IR 15 2505 | 2505 · IR 26 2311 | 2311 · IC 2 861 | 861 | 6:00 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h58 | 8:58 Lugano, Stazione | 2 changes | |
IR 15 2505 | 2505 · IR 26 2311 | 2311 · IC 2 861 | 861 · B 3 3095 | 3095 | 6:00 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3h10 | 9:10 Lugano | 3 changes | |
IC 8 805 | 805 · EC 13 | 13 | 6:02 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3h26 | 9:28 Lugano, Stazione | 1 change | |
IC 8 805 | 805 · EC 13 | 13 · B 5 5087 | 5087 | 6:02 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3h37 | 9:39 Lugano | 2 changes | |
IC 61 956 | 956 · IR 27 2459 | 2459 · EC 13 | 13 · B 5 5087 | 5087 | 6:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3h35 | 9:39 Lugano | 4 changes | |
IC 61 956 | 956 · IR 27 2459 | 2459 · EC 13 | 13+ IR VAE 2015 | 2015 | 6:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3h24 | 9:28 Lugano, Stazione | 3 changes | |
IR 15 2507 | 2507 · IC 21 663 | 663 | 7:00 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h58 | 9:58 Lugano, Stazione | 1 change | |
IR 15 2507 | 2507 · IC 21 663 | 663 · B 5 5099 | 5099 | 7:00 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3h09 | 10:09 Lugano | 2 changes | |
IC 8 807 | 807 · IR 46 2413 | 2413 · IC 21 663 | 663 · B 5 5099 | 5099 | 7:02 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3h07 | 10:09 Lugano | 3 changes | |
IC 8 807 | 807 · IR 46 2413 | 2413 · IC 21 663 | 663 | 7:02 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h56 | 9:58 Lugano, Stazione | 2 changes | |
IC 81 809 | 809 · IC 2 865 | 865 · B 5 5123 | 5123 | 8:02 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3h07 | 11:09 Lugano | 2 changes | |
IC 81 809 | 809 · IC 2 865 | 865 | 8:02 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h56 | 10:58 Lugano, Stazione | 1 change | |
IC 6 960 | 960 · S 26 8633 | 8633 · EC 15 | 15 · B 5 5135 | 5135 | 8:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3h35 | 11:39 Lugano | 4 changes | |
IC 6 960 | 960 · S 26 8633 | 8633 · EC 15 | 15+ IR VAE 2019 | 2019 | 8:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3h24 | 11:28 Lugano, Stazione | 3 changes | |
IR 15 2511 | 2511 · IC 21 667 | 667 · B 5 5147 | 5147 | 9:00 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3h09 | 12:09 Lugano | 2 changes | |
IR 15 2511 | 2511 · IC 21 667 | 667 | 9:00 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h58 | 11:58 Lugano, Stazione | 1 change | |
IC 81 811 | 811 · EC 153 | 153 | 9:02 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3h26 | 12:28 Lugano, Stazione | 1 change | |
IC 81 811 | 811 · IR 46 2417 | 2417 · IC 21 667 | 667 | 9:02 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h56 | 11:58 Lugano, Stazione | 2 changes | |
IC 81 811 | 811 · IR 46 2417 | 2417 · IC 21 667 | 667 · B 5 5147 | 5147 | 9:02 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3h07 | 12:09 Lugano | 3 changes | |
IC 81 811 | 811 · EC 153 | 153 · B 5 5159 | 5159 | 9:02 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3h37 | 12:39 Lugano | 2 changes | |
IC 8 817 | 817 · IC 2 873 | 873 · B 5 5219 | 5219 | 12:02 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3h07 | 15:09 Lugano | 2 changes | |
IC 8 817 | 817 · IC 2 873 | 873 | 12:02 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h56 | 14:58 Lugano, Stazione | 1 change | |
ICE 106 | 106 · S 26 8649 | 8649 · EC 21 | 21+ IR VAE 2027 | 2027 | 12:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3h24 | 15:28 Lugano, Stazione | 3 changes | |
ICE 106 | 106 · S 26 8649 | 8649 · EC 21 | 21 · B 5 5231 | 5231 | 12:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3h35 | 15:39 Lugano | 4 changes | |
IR 15 2519 | 2519 · IC 21 675 | 675 | 13:00 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h58 | 15:58 Lugano, Stazione | 1 change | |
IR 15 2519 | 2519 · IC 21 675 | 675 · B 5 5243 | 5243 | 13:00 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3h09 | 16:09 Lugano | 2 changes | |
IC 81 819 | 819 · EC 37 | 37 · B 3 3275 | 3275 | 13:02 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3h38 | 16:40 Lugano | 2 changes | |
IC 81 819 | 819 · EC 37 | 37 | 13:02 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3h26 | 16:28 Lugano, Stazione | 1 change | |
IC 81 819 | 819 · IR 46 2425 | 2425 · IC 21 675 | 675 · B 5 5243 | 5243 | 13:02 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3h07 | 16:09 Lugano | 3 changes | |
IC 81 819 | 819 · IR 46 2425 | 2425 · IC 21 675 | 675 | 13:02 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h56 | 15:58 Lugano, Stazione | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Bern to Lugano run on average 18 times per day, taking around 2h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £55 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:05. The fastest train covers the 156 km distance in 2h 56m.
Distance 156 km |
Average train duration 2h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £55 |
Trains per day 18 |
Fastest train 2h 56m |
First train 0:05 |
Last train 23:05 |
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Best time to book 6 days |
Discover the best of Lugano — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lugano trip today.
Lugano’s flagship art museum presents modern and contemporary exhibitions in a lakeside cultural centre. A top stop for architecture, art and temporary shows.
A lakeside museum in Villa Ciani with exhibitions on Swiss customs, arts and regional culture. It is a manageable visit near the city centre and park.
Museum of customs and smuggling history in Cantine di Gandria. It offers a distinctive local story in a scenic lakeside setting reached on foot or by boat.
Elegant central square facing the lake, lined with historic buildings and arcades. It is the classic meeting point for views, walks and city atmosphere.
Large lakeside park with mature trees, lawns, sculptures and open views. Ideal for a relaxed stroll close to museums, the waterfront and the city centre.
The main promenade along Lake Lugano, popular for walking, photographs and easy access to cultural sites. A simple way to enjoy the city’s lakeside setting.
Creamy polenta from maize meal, a staple in Ticino often served with braised meats or cheese. It reflects the region’s Alpine-Italian food heritage.
Slow-cooked beef braise in red wine, traditionally served with polenta. It is a classic celebratory dish in Ticino and northern Italian-influenced homes.
Air-dried raw salami from Ticino pork, seasoned and cured. It is a traditional local charcuterie eaten as an antipasto or with bread and wine.
Elegant dining room in central Lugano offering refined Italian cuisine, seafood and tasting menus in a formal atmosphere.
Historic grotto-style venue known for Ticinese classics, local wines and a relaxed traditional atmosphere near the centre.
Well-known lakeside restaurant serving fish, pasta and regional dishes with scenic views and a polished but approachable setting.
Lugano is pricier than many Swiss and Italian-border cities, with high hotel rates, dining costs and everyday expenses; public transport is efficient but not cheap.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for excellent service in restaurants; round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafés.
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Lugano Stazione -> Piazza della Riforma, Lugano
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bern to Lugano by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lugano, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bern to Lugano trains use the Bern Hauptbahnhof to Lugano, Stazione station pair, with some services arriving at Lugano-Paradiso. Use this guide to compare Bern and Lugano train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bern Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Lötschberg, Tibits Bern Gurtengasse
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bern Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bern Hauptbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa, Hotel Savoy Bern, Best Western Plus Hotel Bern.
Bern Wankdorf is 2 km from Bern city centre. Public transport options include:
Bern Wankdorf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Wankdorf, Pizzeria Da Vinci
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bern Wankdorf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bern Wankdorf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bern Wankdorf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bern Wankdorf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bern Wankdorf: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Stay KooooK Bern Wankdorf, Novotel Bern Expo, Ibis Bern Expo.
Bern Europaplatz is 3 km from Bern city centre. Public transport options include:
Bern Europaplatz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Rosengarten, Restaurant Marzilibrücke
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bern Europaplatz. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bern Europaplatz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bern Europaplatz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bern Europaplatz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bern Europaplatz: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Ibis Bern Expo, Hotel Savoy Bern, Hotel National Bern.
Lugano, Stazione has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lugano, Stazione.
Lugano-Paradiso is 1 km from Lugano city centre. Public transport options include:
Lugano-Paradiso has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, WC, Hotel and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Lugano-Paradiso.
ATMs are available at Lugano-Paradiso.
Available at Lugano-Paradiso: Parking, WC.
Available at Lugano-Paradiso: Bike Rental.
Lugano Città (funicolare) has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lugano Città (funicolare).
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