The average train between Italy and Lugano takes 5h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 48m. There is a train service every few hours 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.
Trains run hourly between Italy and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Italy is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Lugano at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Italy to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Italy station and arriving at Lugano station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
Italy to Lugano train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.
Italy to Lugano train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Lugano station.
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The distance between Italy and Lugano is 477.2 km. The road distance is 657 km.
You can take a train from Roma Termini to Lugano via Milano Centrale in around 4h 59m.