The average train between Monte Carlo and Lugano takes 9h 1m and the fastest train takes 6h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Monte Carlo to Lugano. 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 Monte Carlo and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 1:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Monte Carlo is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Lugano at 10:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Ventimiglia and take an average of 9h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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14h 7m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Monte Carlo to Lugano? 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 Monte Carlo to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Ventimiglia station and arriving at Lugano station via Milano Centrale station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
Monte Carlo to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Ventimiglia station.
Monte Carlo to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Lugano station.
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The distance between Monte Carlo and Lugano is 279.8 km. The road distance is 375 km.
You can take a train from Monaco-Monte-Carlo to Lugano via Ventimiglia and Milano Centrale in around 6h 58m.