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Trip Overview

The average train between Cinque Terre and Lugano takes 6h 31m 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 31m
Duration
288 km
Distance
CHF 40
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Cinque Terre to Lugano train times

Trains run 5 times a day 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 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia IntercityTrenitalia EuroCity5h 54m • 2 changes
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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia IntercityTrenitalia EuroCity5h 9m • 2 changes
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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia IntercityTrenitalia EuroCity6h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia IntercityTrenitalia EuroCity5h 42m • 2 changes
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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia IntercityTrenitalia EuroCity5h 54m • 2 changes
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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia IntercityTrenitalia EuroCity5h 9m • 2 changes
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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia IntercityTrenitalia EuroCity6h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia IntercityTrenitalia EuroCity5h 42m • 2 changes
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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia IntercityTrenitalia EuroCity5h 54m • 2 changes
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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia IntercityTrenitalia EuroCity5h 9m • 2 changes
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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia IntercityTrenitalia EuroCity6h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia IntercityTrenitalia EuroCity6h 58m • 2 changes
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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia IntercityTrenitalia EuroCity5h 1m • 2 changes
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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia IntercityTrenitalia EuroCity5h 1m • 2 changes
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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia IntercityTrenitalia EuroCity5h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia IntercityTrenitalia EuroCity5h 42m • 2 changes
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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia IntercityTrenitalia EuroCity5h 54m • 2 changes
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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia IntercityTrenitalia EuroCity5h 9m • 2 changes
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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia IntercityTrenitalia EuroCity6h 58m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cinque Terre 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.

Map of how to get from Cinque Terre to Lugano.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 287.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Cinque Terre, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Corniglia to Lugano via Levanto and Milano Centrale in around 5h 44m.

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