The average train between Ambrì and Lugano takes 1h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Ambrì 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 Ambrì and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ambrì is at 10:13 PM which arrives into Lugano at 11:35 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ambrì to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Ambrì station and arriving at Lugano station via Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.
Ambrì to Lugano train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, depart from Ambrì-Piotta station.
Ambrì to Lugano train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Ambrì to Lugano train tickets online with Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Trenord.
The distance between Ambrì and Lugano is 59.2 km. The road distance is 82 km.
You can take a train from Ambrì-Piotta to Lugano via Bellinzona in around 1h 15m.