The average train between Lugano and Catania takes 20h 55m and the fastest train takes 20h 30m. There is at least one train per day from Lugano to Catania. 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 once daily between Lugano and Catania. The earliest departure is at 5:02 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Lugano is at 6:02 PM which arrives into Catania at 2:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 20h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Catania. However, there are services departing from Lugano station and arriving at Catania station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 55m.
Lugano to Catania train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Catania train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Catania Centrale station.
The distance between Lugano and Catania is 1,073.5 km. The road distance is 1,377 km.
There is no direct connection from Lugano to Catania. However, you can take the train to Milano Centrale, walk to Milan Centrale, then take the vehicle to Catania Centrale.
