Parma to Lugano Trains

Parma to Lugano trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Parma and Lugano takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Parma 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.

4h 1m
Duration: 195 km
Distance: CHF 64
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Milan (Trenitalia)

best

Take the train from Parma to Milano Centraletrain Fr
Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Ec

2h 42m

CHF 33–87

Parma to Lugano train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Parma and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 8:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Parma is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Lugano at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:15 PM → 7:28 PM
3h 13m • 1 change
5:15 PM → 8:28 PM
3h 13m • 1 change
6:15 PM → 9:28 PM
3h 13m • 1 change
11:22 PM → 8:28 AM
Arrives next day
9h 6m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

8:15 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
9:15 AM → 12:28 PM
3h 13m • 1 change
10:39 AM → 2:28 PM
3h 49m • 1 change
12:20 PM → 4:28 PM
4h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

8:15 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
9:15 AM → 12:28 PM
3h 13m • 1 change
10:39 AM → 2:28 PM
3h 49m • 1 change
12:20 PM → 4:28 PM
4h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:15 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
9:15 AM → 12:28 PM
3h 13m • 1 change
10:39 AM → 2:28 PM
3h 49m • 1 change
12:20 PM → 4:28 PM
4h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

8:15 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
9:15 AM → 12:28 PM
3h 13m • 1 change
10:39 AM → 2:28 PM
3h 49m • 1 change
12:20 PM → 4:28 PM
4h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

8:15 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
9:15 AM → 12:28 PM
3h 13m • 1 change
10:39 AM → 2:28 PM
3h 49m • 1 change
12:20 PM → 4:28 PM
4h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

8:15 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 35m • 1 change

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