The average train between Lugano and Empoli takes 5h 12m and the fastest train takes 4h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Lugano to Empoli. 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 Lugano and Empoli. 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 Empoli at 7:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 5h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Lugano to Empoli? 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 Empoli. However, there are services departing from Lugano station and arriving at Empoli station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
Lugano to Empoli train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Empoli train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.
Book your Lugano to Empoli train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenitalia Frecce and Trenitalia.
The distance between Lugano and Empoli is 299.1 km. The road distance is 411 km.
You can take a train from Lugano to Empoli via Milano Centrale and Firenze S.M.N. in around 4h 3m.