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Italy to Lugano trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Italy and Lugano takes 5h 56m and the fastest train takes 4h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Italy 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.

5h 56m
Duration
653 km
Distance
CHF 121
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain train 9950 / ...
  2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train Ec
4h 51m
CHF 86–162

Italy to Lugano train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Italy and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Italy is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Lugano at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCity12h 23m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCity5h 20m • 1 change

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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCity4h 58m • 1 change

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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCity5h 23m • 1 change

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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCity5h 20m • 1 change

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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCity4h 58m • 1 change

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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCity5h 23m • 1 change

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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCity5h 20m • 1 change

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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCity4h 58m • 1 change

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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCity5h 23m • 1 change

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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCity5h 20m • 1 change

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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCity4h 58m • 1 change

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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCity5h 23m • 1 change

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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCity5h 20m • 1 change

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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCity4h 58m • 1 change

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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCity5h 23m • 1 change

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Italy 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 Italy to Lugano.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 652.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Roma Termini to Lugano via Milano Centrale in around 4h 51m.

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