The average train between Ancona and Lugano takes 8h 17m and the fastest train takes 5h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Ancona 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 every 4 hours between Ancona and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ancona is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Lugano at 10:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Reggio Emilia Av and take an average of 8h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ancona to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Ancona station and arriving at Lugano station via Reggio Emilia Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
Ancona to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Ancona station.
Ancona to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Ancona to Lugano train tickets online with Trenitalia Frecce and Trenitalia EuroCity.
The distance between Ancona and Lugano is 447.8 km. The road distance is 489 km.
You can take a train from Ancona to Lugano via Reggio Emilia Av and Milano Centrale in around 5h 10m.