The average train between Carrara and Lugano takes 8h 6m and the fastest train takes 6h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Carrara 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 4 times a day between Carrara and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 7:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carrara is at 7:36 PM which arrives into Lugano at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Carrara to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Carrara station and arriving at Lugano station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
Carrara to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Carrara-Avenza station.
Carrara to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Carrara to Lugano train tickets online with Trenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity and Trenitalia Intercity.
The distance between Carrara and Lugano is 232.6 km. The road distance is 323 km.
You can take a train from Carrara-Avenza to Lugano via Milano Centrale in around 5h 24m.