The average train between Lugano and Calabria takes 16h 23m and the fastest train takes 13h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Lugano to Calabria. 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 Lugano and Calabria. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 7:02 PM which arrives into Calabria at 10:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 16h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Lugano to Calabria? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Calabria. However, there are services departing from Lugano station and arriving at Calabria station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 23m.
Lugano to Calabria train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Calabria train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Reggio Calabria C.Le station.
Book your Lugano to Calabria train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenitalia Frecce and Trenitalia.
The distance between Lugano and Calabria is 990 km. The road distance is 1,284 km.
You can take a train from Lugano to Reggio Calabria Lido via Milano Centrale and Reggio Calabria C.Le in around 11h 19m.