The average train between Calabria and Lugano takes 15h 31m and the fastest train takes 12h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Calabria 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 twice daily between Calabria and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 2:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Calabria is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Lugano at 6:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Reggio Calabria C.Le and take an average of 15h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


15h 44m • 2 changes


12h 37m • 2 changes


12h 29m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


13h 27m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Calabria to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Calabria station and arriving at Lugano station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 31m.
Calabria to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Reggio Calabria C.Le station.
Calabria to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Calabria to Lugano train tickets online with Trenitalia, Trenitalia Frecce and Trenitalia EuroCity.
The distance between Calabria and Lugano is 990 km. The road distance is 1,280 km.
You can take a train from Reggio Calabria Lido to Lugano via Reggio Calabria C.Le and Milano Centrale in around 11h 45m.