The average train between Florence and Canton Ticino takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Florence to Canton Ticino. 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 every 3 hours between Florence and Canton Ticino. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Florence is at 9:55 PM which arrives into Canton Ticino at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

3h 33m • 1 change

3h 55m • 1 change

3h 33m • 1 change

3h 33m • 1 change

3h 33m • 1 change

3h 55m • 1 change

3h 33m • 1 change

3h 33m • 1 change

3h 55m • 1 change

3h 33m • 1 change

3h 33m • 1 change

3h 33m • 1 change

3h 33m • 1 change

3h 55m • 1 change

3h 33m • 1 change

3h 33m • 1 change

3h 33m • 1 change

3h 55m • 1 change

3h 33m • 1 change

3h 33m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Florence to Canton Ticino? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Florence to Canton Ticino. However, there are services departing from Florence station and arriving at Canton Ticino station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
Florence to Canton Ticino train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Firenze S.M.N. station.
Florence to Canton Ticino train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Florence to Canton Ticino train tickets online with Trenitalia Frecce and Trenitalia EuroCity.
The distance between Florence and Canton Ticino is 345.1 km. The road distance is 377 km.
You can take a train from Firenze S.M.N. to Lugano via Milano Centrale in around 3h 41m.