The average train between Airolo and Lugano takes 1h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Airolo to Lugano. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Airolo and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Airolo is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Lugano at 11:35 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Airolo to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Airolo station and arriving at Lugano station via Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
Airolo to Lugano train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, depart from Airolo station.
Airolo to Lugano train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Airolo to Lugano train tickets online with Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Trenord.
The distance between Airolo and Lugano is 63.7 km. The road distance is 89 km.
You can take a train from Airolo to Lugano via Bellinzona in around 1h 22m.