The average train between Lugano and Florence takes 4h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Lugano to Florence. 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 3 hours between Lugano and Florence. 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 Florence at 7:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Florence. However, there are services departing from Lugano station and arriving at Florence station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
Lugano to Florence train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Florence train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Firenze Santa Maria Novella station.
Book your Lugano to Florence train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and ItaloTreno.
The distance between Lugano and Florence is 306.5 km. The road distance is 380 km.
You can take a train from Lugano to Firenze Santa Maria Novella via Milano Centrale in around 3h 44m.