The average train between Ventimiglia and Lugano takes 8h 11m and the fastest train takes 6h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Ventimiglia 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 Ventimiglia and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 9:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ventimiglia is at 7:10 PM which arrives into Lugano at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ventimiglia to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Ventimiglia station and arriving at Lugano station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.
Ventimiglia to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Ventimiglia station.
Ventimiglia to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Ventimiglia to Lugano train tickets online with Trenitalia Intercity and Trenitalia EuroCity.
The distance between Ventimiglia and Lugano is 268.9 km. The road distance is 352 km.
You can take a train from Ventimiglia to Lugano via Milano Centrale in around 5h 32m.