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Catania to Lugano trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Catania and Lugano takes 18h 59m and the fastest train takes 15h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Catania 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.

18h 59m
Duration
1,395 km
Distance
CHF 168
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Roma Terminitrain train Ic
  2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain train
  3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train
15h 13m
CHF 145–296

Catania to Lugano train times

Trains run twice daily between Catania and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 8:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Catania is at 11:33 AM which arrives into Lugano at 10:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Roma Termini and take an average of 18h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Catania to Lugano.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,394.7 km
  • Duration: 18h 59m

What companies run services between Catania, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Catania Centrale to Lugano via Roma Termini and Milano Centrale in around 15h 13m.

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