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Palermo to Lugano trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Palermo and Lugano takes 20h 35m and the fastest train takes 16h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Palermo 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.

20h 35m
Duration
1,522 km
Distance
CHF 193
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Roma Terminitrain train Ic
  2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain train
  3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train
16h 32m
CHF 162–326

Palermo to Lugano train times

Trains run twice daily between Palermo and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Palermo is at 10:15 AM which arrives into Lugano at 11:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Roma Termini and take an average of 20h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Palermo to Lugano.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,522.2 km
  • Duration: 20h 35m

What companies run services between Palermo, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Palermo Centrale to Lugano via Roma Termini and Milano Centrale in around 16h 32m.

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