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Trip Overview

The average train between Lugano and Cinque Terre takes 6h 50m and the fastest train takes 5h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Lugano to Cinque Terre. 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 50m
Duration
292 km
Distance
€59
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Lugano to Cinque Terre train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Lugano and Cinque Terre. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 9:02 PM which arrives into Cinque Terre at 9:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 6h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia12h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia5h 28m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia5h 27m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia5h 28m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia5h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia5h 28m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia5h 27m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia5h 28m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia5h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia12h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia5h 28m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia5h 27m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia5h 28m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia5h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia5h 28m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia5h 27m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia5h 28m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia5h 26m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lugano to Cinque Terre? 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 Lugano to Cinque Terre.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 291.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 50m

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

You can take a train from Lugano to Corniglia via Milano Centrale and Levanto in around 6h 2m.

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