Chiasso to Lugano Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Chiasso and Lugano takes 7h 25m and the fastest train takes 5h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Chiasso 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.

7h 25m
Duration: 296 km
Distance: CHF 46
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train (Trenitalia)

best

Take the train from Alassio to Milano Centraletrain Ic
Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Ec

4h 52m

CHF 33–63

Chiasso to Lugano train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Chiasso and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 9:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chiasso is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Lugano at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

9:52 AM → 4:28 PM
6h 36m • 1 change
11:52 AM → 5:28 PM
5h 36m • 1 change
1:50 PM → 7:28 PM
5h 38m • 1 change
7:50 PM → 8:28 AM
Arrives next day
12h 38m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

9:52 AM → 4:28 PM
6h 36m • 1 change
11:52 AM → 5:28 PM
5h 36m • 1 change
1:50 PM → 7:28 PM
5h 38m • 1 change
7:50 PM → 8:28 AM
Arrives next day
12h 38m • 1 change

Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

9:52 AM → 4:28 PM
6h 36m • 1 change
11:52 AM → 5:28 PM
5h 36m • 1 change
1:50 PM → 7:28 PM
5h 38m • 1 change
7:50 PM → 8:28 AM
Arrives next day
12h 38m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

9:52 AM → 4:28 PM
6h 36m • 1 change
11:52 AM → 5:28 PM
5h 36m • 1 change
1:50 PM → 7:28 PM
5h 38m • 1 change
7:50 PM → 8:28 AM
Arrives next day
12h 38m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

9:52 AM → 4:28 PM
6h 36m • 1 change
11:52 AM → 5:28 PM
5h 36m • 1 change
1:50 PM → 7:28 PM
5h 38m • 1 change
7:50 PM → 8:28 AM
Arrives next day
12h 38m • 1 change

Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

9:52 AM → 4:28 PM
6h 36m • 1 change
11:52 AM → 5:28 PM
5h 36m • 1 change
1:50 PM → 7:28 PM
5h 38m • 1 change
7:50 PM → 8:28 AM
Arrives next day
12h 38m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

9:52 AM → 4:28 PM
6h 36m • 1 change
11:52 AM → 5:28 PM
5h 36m • 1 change
1:50 PM → 7:28 PM
5h 38m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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