The average train between Rome and Canton Ticino takes 5h 55m and the fastest train takes 4h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Rome to Canton Ticino. 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 every 3 hours between Rome and Canton Ticino. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rome is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Canton Ticino at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rome to Canton Ticino. However, there are services departing from Rome station and arriving at Canton Ticino station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
Rome to Canton Ticino train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.
Rome to Canton Ticino train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Rome to Canton Ticino train tickets online with ItaloTreno and Trenitalia EuroCity.
The distance between Rome and Canton Ticino is 576.6 km. The road distance is 653 km.
You can take a train from Roma Termini to Lugano via Milano Centrale in around 4h 52m.