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MASI Lugano - LAC
Lugano’s leading art museum inside the LAC cultural center, with modern and contemporary exhibitions and a strong program of temporary shows.
Cheapest price
$68
Average price
$109
Fastest journey
2 h 56 m
Average duration
2 h 56 m
Trains per day
47
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 traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bern to Lugano will cost around $109 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $68.
It's difficult to get from Bern to Lugano without transferring at least once.
IR 35 2353 | 2353 · IC 21 659 | 659
IR 35 2353 | 2353 · IC 21 659 | 659 · B 2 2043 | 2043 · B 1 1048 | 1048
IR 35 2353 | 2353 · IC 21 659 | 659 · B 2 2043 | 2043
ICE 372 | 372 · IR 27 2465 | 2465 · EC 153 | 153+
IR VAE 2021 | 2021
ICE 372 | 372 · IR 27 2465 | 2465 · EC 153 | 153 · B 2 2125 | 2125
IC 8 807 | 807 · IR 46 2413 | 2413 · IC 21 663 | 663
IC 81 809 | 809 · IC 2 865 | 865
IC 81 811 | 811 · IR 46 2417 | 2417 · IC 21 667 | 667
IC 8 813 | 813 · IC 2 869 | 869
IC 81 815 | 815 · IR 46 2421 | 2421 · IC 21 671 | 671Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bern to Lugano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $75. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $75, and a train costs an average of $75.
Distance: 96 miles (156 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$105 Average price Cheapest | $107 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Lugano take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 25m.
The journey is about 25m faster (2h 59m by train vs 3h 24m by car) and roughly $1 (€1) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($105 (€87) vs $107 (€88)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Bern to Lugano trains for today, Wednesday, June 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IR 15 2505 | 2505 · IR 26 2311 | 2311 · IC 2 861 | 861 · B 3 3095 | 3095 | 6:00 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3h10 | 9:10 AM Lugano | 3 transfers | |
IR 15 2505 | 2505 · IR 26 2311 | 2311 · IC 2 861 | 861 | 6:00 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h58 | 8:58 AM Lugano, Stazione | 2 transfers | |
IC 8 805 | 805 · EC 30313 | 30313 · B 5 5087 | 5087 | 6:02 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3h37 | 9:39 AM Lugano | 2 transfers | |
IC 8 805 | 805 · EC 13 | 13 | 6:02 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3h26 | 9:28 AM Lugano, Stazione | 1 transfer | |
IC 8 805 | 805 · EC 13 | 13 · B 5 5087 | 5087 | 6:02 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3h37 | 9:39 AM Lugano | 2 transfers | |
IC 8 805 | 805 · EC 30313 | 30313 | 6:02 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3h26 | 9:28 AM Lugano, Stazione | 1 transfer | |
IC 61 956 | 956 · S 26 8625 | 8625 · RE 37 4809 | 4809 · EC 30313 | 30313 | 6:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3h24 | 9:28 AM Lugano, Stazione | 3 transfers | |
IC 61 956 | 956 · S 26 8625 | 8625 · RE 37 4809 | 4809 · EC 30313 | 30313 | 6:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3h35 | 9:39 AM Lugano | 4 transfers | |
IC 61 956 | 956 · IR 27 2459 | 2459 · EC 13 | 13+ IR VAE 2015 | 2015 | 6:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3h24 | 9:28 AM Lugano, Stazione | 3 transfers | |
IC 61 956 | 956 · IR 27 2459 | 2459 · EC 13 | 13 · B 5 5087 | 5087 | 6:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3h35 | 9:39 AM Lugano | 4 transfers | |
IR 35 2359 | 2359 · IC 21 663 | 663 | 6:38 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3h20 | 9:58 AM Lugano, Stazione | 1 transfer | |
IR 35 2359 | 2359 · IC 21 663 | 663 · B 5 5099 | 5099 | 6:38 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3h31 | 10:09 AM Lugano | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2507 | 2507 · IC 21 663 | 663 · B 5 5099 | 5099 | 7:00 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3h09 | 10:09 AM Lugano | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2507 | 2507 · IC 21 663 | 663 | 7:00 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h58 | 9:58 AM Lugano, Stazione | 1 transfer | |
IC 8 807 | 807 · IR 46 2413 | 2413 · IC 21 663 | 663 · B 5 5099 | 5099 | 7:02 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3h07 | 10:09 AM Lugano | 3 transfers | |
IC 8 807 | 807 · IR 46 2413 | 2413 · IC 21 663 | 663 | 7:02 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h56 | 9:58 AM Lugano, Stazione | 2 transfers | |
IC 1411 | 1411 · EC 30331 | 30331 | 7:10 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3h18 | 10:28 AM Lugano, Stazione | 1 transfer | |
IC 1411 | 1411 · EC 30331 | 30331 · B 5 5111 | 5111 | 7:10 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3h29 | 10:39 AM Lugano | 2 transfers | |
IC 81 809 | 809 · IC 2 865 | 865 | 8:02 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h56 | 10:58 AM Lugano, Stazione | 1 transfer | |
IC 81 809 | 809 · IC 2 865 | 865 · B 5 5123 | 5123 | 8:02 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3h07 | 11:09 AM Lugano | 2 transfers | |
IC 6 960 | 960 · IR 27 2463 | 2463 · EC 15 | 15 · B 5 5135 | 5135 | 8:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3h35 | 11:39 AM Lugano | 4 transfers | |
IC 6 960 | 960 · IR 27 2463 | 2463 · EC 15 | 15+ IR VAE 2019 | 2019 | 8:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3h24 | 11:28 AM Lugano, Stazione | 3 transfers | |
IR 35 2363 | 2363 · IC 21 667 | 667 · B 5 5147 | 5147 | 8:38 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3h31 | 12:09 PM Lugano | 2 transfers | |
IR 35 2363 | 2363 · IC 21 667 | 667 | 8:38 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3h20 | 11:58 AM Lugano, Stazione | 1 transfer | |
IR 15 2511 | 2511 · IC 21 667 | 667 | 9:00 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h58 | 11:58 AM Lugano, Stazione | 1 transfer | |
IR 15 2511 | 2511 · IC 21 667 | 667 · B 5 5147 | 5147 | 9:00 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3h09 | 12:09 PM Lugano | 2 transfers | |
IC 81 811 | 811 · EC 153 | 153 · B 5 5159 | 5159 | 9:02 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3h37 | 12:39 PM Lugano | 2 transfers | |
IC 81 811 | 811 · IR 46 2417 | 2417 · IC 21 667 | 667 · B 5 5147 | 5147 | 9:02 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3h07 | 12:09 PM Lugano | 3 transfers | |
IC 81 811 | 811 · IR 46 2417 | 2417 · IC 21 667 | 667 | 9:02 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h56 | 11:58 AM Lugano, Stazione | 2 transfers | |
IC 81 811 | 811 · EC 153 | 153 | 9:02 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3h26 | 12:28 PM Lugano, Stazione | 1 transfer | |
ICE 372 | 372 · IR 27 2465 | 2465 · EC 153 | 153 · B 5 5159 | 5159 | 9:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3h35 | 12:39 PM Lugano | 4 transfers | |
ICE 372 | 372 · IR 27 2465 | 2465 · EC 153 | 153+ IR VAE 2021 | 2021 | 9:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3h24 | 12:28 PM Lugano, Stazione | 3 transfers | |
IC 8 813 | 813 · IC 2 869 | 869 | 10:02 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h56 | 12:58 PM Lugano, Stazione | 1 transfer | |
IC 8 813 | 813 · IC 2 869 | 869 · B 5 5171 | 5171 | 10:02 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3h07 | 1:09 PM Lugano | 2 transfers | |
IC 61 964 | 964 · IR 27 2467 | 2467 · EC 19 | 19+ IR VAE 2023 | 2023 | 10:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3h24 | 1:28 PM Lugano, Stazione | 3 transfers | |
IC 61 964 | 964 · IR 27 2467 | 2467 · EC 19 | 19 · B 5 5183 | 5183 | 10:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3h35 | 1:39 PM Lugano | 4 transfers | |
IR 35 2367 | 2367 · IC 21 671 | 671 · B 5 5195 | 5195 | 10:38 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3h31 | 2:09 PM Lugano | 2 transfers | |
IR 35 2367 | 2367 · IC 21 671 | 671 | 10:38 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3h20 | 1:58 PM Lugano, Stazione | 1 transfer | |
IR 15 2515 | 2515 · IC 21 671 | 671 | 11:00 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h58 | 1:58 PM Lugano, Stazione | 1 transfer | |
IR 15 2515 | 2515 · IC 21 671 | 671 · B 5 5195 | 5195 | 11:00 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3h09 | 2:09 PM Lugano | 2 transfers | |
IC 81 815 | 815 · EC 151 | 151 | 11:02 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3h26 | 2:28 PM Lugano, Stazione | 1 transfer | |
IC 81 815 | 815 · EC 151 | 151 · B 5 5207 | 5207 | 11:02 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3h37 | 2:39 PM Lugano | 2 transfers | |
IC 81 815 | 815 · IR 46 2421 | 2421 · IC 21 671 | 671 | 11:02 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2h56 | 1:58 PM Lugano, Stazione | 2 transfers | |
IC 81 815 | 815 · IR 46 2421 | 2421 · IC 21 671 | 671 · B 5 5195 | 5195 | 11:02 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3h07 | 2:09 PM Lugano | 3 transfers | |
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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 $75 (€62) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:05. The fastest train covers the 96 miles (156 km) distance in 2h 56m.
Distance 96 miles (156 km) |
Average train duration 2h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $75 (€62) |
Trains per day 18 |
Fastest train 2h 56m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:05 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
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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 leading art museum inside the LAC cultural center, with modern and contemporary exhibitions and a strong program of temporary shows.
Historic branch of MASI in the old town, hosting rotating exhibitions in a palazzo setting close to other central sights.
Museum focused on extra-European art and ethnographic collections, especially known for African, Asian, and Oceanian works in Villa Malpensata.
Lugano’s signature lakeside park, loved for waterfront paths, mature trees, flowerbeds, and classic views over the lake and mountains.
The main square of Lugano, lined with pastel buildings and arcades, central to city life and a natural base for exploring the old town.
The lakeside promenade offers classic city-and-lake views, easy strolling, and some of the most recognizable scenes in Lugano.
A staple in Ticino made from slowly cooked cornmeal, often served creamy or sliced and grilled with cheese, mushrooms, or braised meats.
Creamy risotto prepared in the Lombard-Ticino style, often with local wine, butter, and cheese, reflecting the strong Italian influence of the region.
Slow-braised beef, commonly cooked with red wine, served with polenta. It is a classic hearty Ticinese comfort dish.
An established fine dining restaurant known for refined Italian cuisine, elegant presentation, and a polished atmosphere in central Lugano.
A classic hillside grotto outside the center, appreciated for traditional regional dishes, wine, and a charming old-fashioned ambiance.
A well-known traditional grotto serving Ticinese classics in a relaxed, rustic setting popular with locals and visitors.
Prices are high by European standards, especially for hotels and dining. Budget options exist, but everyday costs are still steep for most travelers.
Service is usually included in prices. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for excellent service is appreciated. Round up taxi fares.
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Lugano Railway Station, Lugano -> 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 Città (funicolare). 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.
Lugano, Stazione has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lugano, Stazione.
Lugano Città (funicolare) has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lugano Città (funicolare).
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.
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