The average train between Lugano and San Carlo takes 6h 22m and the fastest train takes 4h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Lugano to San 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 every 4 hours between Lugano and San Carlo. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 9:06 PM which arrives into San Carlo at 9:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Monza and take an average of 6h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Lugano to San 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 San Carlo. However, there are services departing from Lugano station and arriving at San Carlo station via Monza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
Lugano to San Carlo train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to San Carlo train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Tirano station.
Book your Lugano to San Carlo train tickets online with Trenord and Rhätische Bahn.
The distance between Lugano and San Carlo is 92.3 km. The road distance is 222 km.
You can take a train from Lugano to Poschiavo via Monza and Tirano in around 5h 31m.