The average train between Lausanne and Canton Ticino takes 4h 34m and the fastest train takes 4h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Lausanne 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 hourly between Lausanne and Canton Ticino. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lausanne is at 10:34 PM which arrives into Canton Ticino at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lausanne to Canton Ticino. However, there are services departing from Lausanne station and arriving at Canton Ticino station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
Lausanne to Canton Ticino train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lausanne station.
Lausanne to Canton Ticino train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Lausanne to Canton Ticino train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Lausanne and Canton Ticino is 163.7 km. The road distance is 395 km.
You can take a train from Lausanne to Lugano via Zürich HB in around 4h 46m.