The average train between Sicily and Lugano takes 21h 32m 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 2:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Sicily is at 9:30 AM which arrives into Lugano at 11:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Palermo Centrale and take an average of 21h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Sicily to Lugano? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Sicily to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Sicily station and arriving at Lugano station via Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 32m.
Sicily to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Palermo Centrale station.
Sicily to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Lugano station.
The distance between Sicily and Lugano is 1,030.2 km. The road distance is 1,529 km.
You can take a train from Palermo Notarbartolo to Lugano via Palermo Centrale, Roma Termini, and Milano Centrale in around 17h 49m.