The average train between Sanremo and Lugano takes 7h 57m and the fastest train takes 6h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Sanremo 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 Sanremo and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 9:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sanremo is at 7:23 PM which arrives into Lugano at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sanremo to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Sanremo station and arriving at Lugano station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
Sanremo to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Sanremo station.
Sanremo to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Sanremo to Lugano train tickets online with Trenitalia Intercity and Trenitalia EuroCity.
The distance between Sanremo and Lugano is 261 km. The road distance is 337 km.
You can take a train from Sanremo to Lugano via Milano Centrale in around 5h 19m.