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Trieste to Lugano trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Trieste and Lugano takes 9h 47m and the fastest train takes 6h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Trieste 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.

9h 47m
Duration
474 km
Distance
CHF 104
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Milan

best
  1. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Cervignano-Aquil.-Grtrain train Re
  2. Take the train from Cervignano-Aquil.-Gr to Venezia Mestretrain train
  3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Milano Centraletrain train
  4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train Ec
7h 1m
CHF 65–171

Trieste to Lugano train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Trieste and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Trieste is at 9:16 PM which arrives into Lugano at 10:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Cervignano-Aquil.-Gr and take an average of 9h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Trieste to Lugano.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 473.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 47m

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

You can take a train from Trieste Centrale to Lugano via Cervignano-Aquil.-Gr, Venezia Mestre, and Milano Centrale in around 7h 1m.

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