Cinque Terre to Lugano Trains

Cinque Terre to Lugano trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cinque Terre and Lugano takes 6h 41m and the fastest train takes 5h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Cinque Terre 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 41m
Duration: 288 km
Distance: CHF 39
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Milan (Trenitalia)

best

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

5h 44m

CHF 31–59

Cinque Terre to Lugano train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cinque Terre and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 4:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Cinque Terre is at 6:27 PM which arrives into Lugano at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Levanto and take an average of 6h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

6:27 PM → 8:28 AM
Arrives next day
14h 1m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

4:46 AM → 10:28 AM
5h 42m • 2 changes
5:56 AM → 11:50 AM
5h 54m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 12:28 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 4:28 PM
6h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

4:46 AM → 10:28 AM
5h 42m • 2 changes
5:56 AM → 11:50 AM
5h 54m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 12:28 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 4:28 PM
6h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

4:46 AM → 10:28 AM
5h 42m • 2 changes
5:56 AM → 11:50 AM
5h 54m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 12:28 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 4:28 PM
6h 58m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

4:46 AM → 10:28 AM
5h 42m • 2 changes
5:56 AM → 11:50 AM
5h 54m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 12:28 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 4:28 PM
6h 58m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

4:46 AM → 10:28 AM
5h 42m • 2 changes
5:56 AM → 11:50 AM
5h 54m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 12:28 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 4:28 PM
6h 58m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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