The average train between Lugano and Santa Maria Maggiore takes 1h 46m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Lugano to Santa Maria Maggiore. 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 Santa Maria Maggiore. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Santa Maria Maggiore at 7:52 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Santa Maria Maggiore. However, there are services departing from Lugano station and arriving at Santa Maria Maggiore station via Locarno. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
Lugano to Santa Maria Maggiore train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Santa Maria Maggiore train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at S. Maria Maggiore station.
The distance between Lugano and Santa Maria Maggiore is 40.5 km. The road distance is 65 km.
You can take a train from Lugano to S. Maria Maggiore via Locarno FART in around 1h 56m.