The average train between Lugano and Cinque Terre takes 7h 37m and the fastest train takes 6h 19m. 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Lugano and Cinque Terre. The earliest departure is at 9:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 9:02 PM which arrives into Cinque Terre at 9:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 7h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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.
No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Cinque Terre. However, there are services departing from Lugano station and arriving at Cinque Terre station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
Lugano to Cinque Terre train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Cinque Terre train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Monterosso station.
Book your Lugano to Cinque Terre train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenitalia Intercity and Trenitalia.
The distance between Lugano and Cinque Terre is 218.1 km. The road distance is 292 km.
You can take a train from Lugano to Corniglia via Milano Centrale and Monterosso in around 5h 10m.