The average train between Lugano and Italy takes 5h 46m and the fastest train takes 4h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Lugano to Italy. 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 Lugano and Italy. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 9:02 PM which arrives into Italy at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Lugano to Italy? 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 Italy. However, there are services departing from Lugano station and arriving at Italy station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
Lugano to Italy train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Italy train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Roma Termini station.
Book your Lugano to Italy train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and ItaloTreno.
The distance between Lugano and Italy is 477.2 km. The road distance is 657 km.
You can take a train from Lugano to Roma Termini via Milano Centrale in around 4h 34m.