Alba to Lugano Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Alba and Lugano takes 5h 18m and the fastest train takes 4h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Alba 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.

5h 18m
Duration: 280 km
Distance: CHF 72
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Alba to Torino Porta Susatrain Re
Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Milano Centraletrain Fr
Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Ec

4h 9m

CHF 44–100

Alba to Lugano train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Alba and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alba is at 9:07 PM which arrives into Lugano at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Torino Porta Susa and take an average of 5h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

8:07 PM → 8:28 AM
Arrives next day
12h 21m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:07 AM → 10:28 AM
4h 21m • 2 changes
8:07 AM → 12:28 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
9:07 AM → 2:28 PM
5h 21m • 2 changes
12:07 PM → 4:28 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:07 AM → 10:28 AM
4h 21m • 2 changes
8:07 AM → 12:28 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
9:07 AM → 2:28 PM
5h 21m • 2 changes
12:07 PM → 4:28 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

7:07 AM → 12:28 PM
5h 21m • 2 changes
9:07 AM → 2:28 PM
5h 21m • 2 changes
11:07 AM → 4:28 PM
5h 21m • 2 changes
1:07 PM → 5:28 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:07 AM → 10:28 AM
4h 21m • 2 changes
8:07 AM → 12:28 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
9:07 AM → 2:28 PM
5h 21m • 2 changes
12:07 PM → 4:28 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:07 AM → 10:28 AM
4h 21m • 2 changes
8:07 AM → 12:28 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
9:07 AM → 2:28 PM
5h 21m • 2 changes
12:07 PM → 4:28 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:07 AM → 10:28 AM
4h 21m • 2 changes
8:07 AM → 12:28 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
9:07 AM → 2:28 PM
5h 21m • 2 changes
12:07 PM → 4:28 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Alba 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.