The average train between Ferrara and Lugano takes 5h and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Ferrara 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 3 hours between Ferrara and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 7:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ferrara is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Lugano at 10:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Bologna Centrale and take an average of 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ferrara to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Ferrara station and arriving at Lugano station via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
Ferrara to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Ferrara station.
Ferrara to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Ferrara to Lugano train tickets online with Trenitalia Frecce, Trenitalia EuroCity and 3 other operators.
The distance between Ferrara and Lugano is 245.1 km. The road distance is 332 km.
You can take a train from Ferrara to Lugano via Bologna Centrale and Milano Centrale in around 3h 17m.