The average train between Sicily and Lugano takes 21h 45m and the fastest train takes 17h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Sicily 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 twice daily between Sicily and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sicily is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Lugano at 12:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Palermo Centrale and take an average of 21h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Sicily to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Palermo Centrale station and arriving at Lugano station via Roma Termini station and Milano Centrale station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 45m.
Sicily to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Palermo Centrale station.
Sicily to Lugano train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Lugano station.
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The distance between Sicily and Lugano is 1030.2 km.
You can take a train from Palermo Notarbartolo to Lugano via Palermo Centrale, Roma Termini, and Milano Centrale in around 17h 49m.