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Sicily to Lugano trains

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Trip Overview

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.

21h 45m
Duration
1,529 km
Distance
CHF 182
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Sicily to Lugano train times

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.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia IntercityItaloTrenoTrenord17h 34m • 3 changes
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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia IntercityItaloTrenoTrenord25h 32m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia IntercityItaloTrenoTrenord17h 34m • 3 changes
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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia IntercityItaloTrenoTrenord25h 32m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia IntercityItaloTrenoTrenord17h 34m • 3 changes
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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia IntercityItaloTrenoTrenord25h 32m • 3 changes
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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia IntercityItaloTrenoTrenord24h 11m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia IntercityItaloTrenoTrenord25h 36m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia IntercityItaloTrenoTrenord17h 34m • 3 changes
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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia IntercityItaloTrenoTrenord25h 32m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia IntercityItaloTrenoTrenord17h 34m • 3 changes
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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia IntercityItaloTrenoTrenord25h 32m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    TrenitaliaTrenitalia IntercityItaloTrenoTrenord17h 34m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from Sicily to Lugano.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,528.7 km
  • Duration: 21h 45m

What companies run services between Sicily, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Palermo Notarbartolo to Lugano via Palermo Centrale, Roma Termini, and Milano Centrale in around 17h 49m.

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