The average train between Ancona and Lugano takes 5h 37m and the fastest train takes 5h 18m. There is a train service every few hours 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 2 hours between Ancona and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ancona is at 7:10 PM which arrives into Lugano at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Bologna centrale and take an average of 5h 37m. 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 Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
Ancona to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Ancona station.
Ancona to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Ancona to Lugano train tickets online with Trenitalia Intercity, ItaloTreno and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ancona and Lugano is 447.8 km. The road distance is 492 km.
You can take a train from Ancona to Lugano via Bologna centrale and Milano Centrale in around 5h 4m.