The average train between Lugano and Trentino-Alto Adige takes 5h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Lugano to Trentino-Alto Adige. 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 2 hours between Lugano and Trentino-Alto Adige. 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 Trentino-Alto Adige at 9:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 5h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Lugano to Trentino-Alto Adige? 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 Trentino-Alto Adige. However, there are services departing from Lugano station and arriving at Trentino-Alto Adige station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
Lugano to Trentino-Alto Adige train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Trentino-Alto Adige train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Trento station.
Book your Lugano to Trentino-Alto Adige train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenitalia Frecce and Trenitalia.
The distance between Lugano and Trentino-Alto Adige is 185 km. The road distance is 313 km.
You can take a train from Lugano to Trento via Milano Centrale and Verona Porta Nuova in around 3h 54m.