The average train between Lugano and Villefranche-sur-Mer takes 10h 51m and the fastest train takes 8h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Lugano to Villefranche-sur-Mer. 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 Villefranche-sur-Mer. 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 Villefranche-sur-Mer at 11:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 10h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Lugano to Villefranche-sur-Mer? 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 Villefranche-sur-Mer. However, there are services departing from Lugano station and arriving at Villefranche-sur-Mer station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 51m.
Lugano to Villefranche-sur-Mer train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Villefranche-sur-Mer train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Ventimiglia station.
Book your Lugano to Villefranche-sur-Mer train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenitalia Intercity and 2 other operators.
The distance between Lugano and Villefranche-sur-Mer is 287.5 km. The road distance is 386 km.
You can take a train from Lugano to Villefranche-sur-Mer via Milano Centrale and Ventimiglia in around 6h 52m.