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Trip Overview

The average train between Italy and Lugano takes 5h 55m and the fastest train takes 4h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Italy 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.

5h 55m
Duration
653 km
Distance
CHF 118
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Italy to Lugano train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Italy and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Italy is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Lugano at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCity4h 58m • 1 change
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCity5h 23m • 1 change
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCity5h 23m • 1 change
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCity5h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCity5h 20m • 1 change
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCity4h 58m • 1 change
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCity5h 23m • 1 change
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCity5h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCity5h 20m • 1 change
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCity4h 58m • 1 change
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCity5h 23m • 1 change
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCity5h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCity5h 20m • 1 change
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCity4h 58m • 1 change
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCity5h 23m • 1 change
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCity5h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCity5h 20m • 1 change
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCity4h 58m • 1 change
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCity5h 23m • 1 change
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCity5h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCity5h 20m • 1 change
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCity4h 58m • 1 change
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCity5h 23m • 1 change
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCity5h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCity5h 20m • 1 change
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCity4h 58m • 1 change
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCity5h 23m • 1 change
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCity5h 23m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Italy to Lugano? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Italy to Lugano.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 652.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Roma Termini to Lugano via Milano Centrale in around 4h 54m.

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