The average train between Lugano and Monte Carlo takes 10h 27m and the fastest train takes 7h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Lugano to Monte Carlo. 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 4 times a day between Lugano and Monte Carlo. The earliest departure is at 8:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 9:02 PM which arrives into Monte Carlo at 11:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 10h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Lugano to Monte Carlo? 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 Monte Carlo. However, there are services departing from Lugano station and arriving at Monte Carlo station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.
Lugano to Monte Carlo train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Monte Carlo train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Ventimiglia station.
Book your Lugano to Monte Carlo train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenitalia Intercity and 2 other operators.
The distance between Lugano and Monte Carlo is 279.8 km. The road distance is 375 km.
You can take a train from Lugano to Monaco-Monte-Carlo via Milano Centrale and Ventimiglia in around 6h 30m.