Chiasso to Lugano Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Chiasso and Lugano takes 6h and the fastest train takes 4h 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.

6h
Duration: 296 km
Distance: CHF 46
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train (Trenitalia)

best

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

4h 53m

CHF 33–65

Chiasso to Lugano train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Chiasso and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 5:37 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 6h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, September 14, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:28 AM
4h 51m • 1 change
5:56 AM → 11:50 AM
5h 54m • 1 change
9:52 AM → 2:28 PM
4h 36m • 1 change
11:52 AM → 4:28 PM
4h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, September 15, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:28 AM
4h 51m • 1 change
5:56 AM → 11:50 AM
5h 54m • 1 change
9:52 AM → 2:28 PM
4h 36m • 1 change
11:52 AM → 4:28 PM
4h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, September 16, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:28 AM
4h 51m • 1 change
5:56 AM → 11:50 AM
5h 54m • 1 change
9:52 AM → 2:28 PM
4h 36m • 1 change
11:52 AM → 4:28 PM
4h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, September 17, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:28 AM
4h 51m • 1 change
5:56 AM → 11:50 AM
5h 54m • 1 change
9:52 AM → 2:28 PM
4h 36m • 1 change
11:52 AM → 4:28 PM
4h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, September 18, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:28 AM
4h 51m • 1 change
5:56 AM → 11:50 AM
5h 54m • 1 change
9:52 AM → 2:28 PM
4h 36m • 1 change
11:52 AM → 4:28 PM
4h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, September 19, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:28 AM
4h 51m • 1 change
5:56 AM → 11:50 AM
5h 54m • 1 change
9:52 AM → 2:28 PM
4h 36m • 1 change
11:52 AM → 4:28 PM
4h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, September 20, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:28 AM
4h 51m • 1 change
5:56 AM → 11:50 AM
5h 54m • 1 change
9:52 AM → 2:28 PM
4h 36m • 1 change
11:52 AM → 4:28 PM
4h 36m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chiasso to Lugano? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.