The average train between Lugano and Laveno takes 2h 6m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Lugano to Laveno. 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 twice daily between Lugano and Laveno. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 8:06 PM which arrives into Laveno at 10:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Varese and take an average of 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 47m • 1 change

2h 17m • 1 change

2h 17m • 1 change

2h 17m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Laveno. However, there are services departing from Lugano station and arriving at Laveno station via Varese. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
Lugano to Laveno train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Laveno train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Laveno Mombello Lago station.
Book your Lugano to Laveno train tickets online with Trenord.
The distance between Lugano and Laveno is 28.5 km. The road distance is 58 km.
You can take a train from Lugano to Laveno Mombello Lago via Varese and Varese Nord in around 2h 2m.