Monterosso al Mare to Lugano Trains

Monterosso al Mare to Lugano trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Monterosso al Mare and Lugano takes 7h 24m and the fastest train takes 5h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Monterosso al Mare 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.

7h 24m
Duration: 281 km
Distance: CHF 40
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Milan (Trenitalia)

best

Take the train from Monterosso to Milano Centraletrain Ic
Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Ec

4h 48m

CHF 31–60

Monterosso al Mare to Lugano train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Monterosso al Mare and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Monterosso al Mare is at 6:55 PM which arrives into Lugano at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

10:33 AM → 4:28 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
2:55 PM → 8:28 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
6:55 PM → 8:28 AM
Arrives next day
13h 33m • 1 change

Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

5:14 AM → 11:50 AM
6h 36m • 1 change
6:11 AM → 12:28 PM
6h 17m • 1 change
10:33 AM → 4:28 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
2:55 PM → 8:28 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

5:14 AM → 11:50 AM
6h 36m • 1 change
6:11 AM → 12:28 PM
6h 17m • 1 change
10:33 AM → 4:28 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
2:55 PM → 8:28 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

5:14 AM → 11:50 AM
6h 36m • 1 change
6:11 AM → 12:28 PM
6h 17m • 1 change
10:33 AM → 4:28 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
2:55 PM → 8:28 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

5:14 AM → 11:50 AM
6h 36m • 1 change
6:11 AM → 12:28 PM
6h 17m • 1 change
10:33 AM → 4:28 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
2:55 PM → 8:28 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

5:14 AM → 11:50 AM
6h 36m • 1 change
6:11 AM → 12:28 PM
6h 17m • 1 change
10:33 AM → 4:28 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
2:55 PM → 8:28 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

5:14 AM → 11:50 AM
6h 36m • 1 change
6:11 AM → 12:28 PM
6h 17m • 1 change
10:33 AM → 4:28 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
2:55 PM → 8:28 PM
5h 33m • 1 change

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