The average train between Lugano and Magenta takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Lugano to Magenta. 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 Magenta. The earliest departure is at 5:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Magenta at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Varese and take an average of 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Magenta. However, there are services departing from Lugano station and arriving at Magenta station via Varese. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Lugano to Magenta train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Magenta train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Rho Fiera Milano station.
The distance between Lugano and Magenta is 60.9 km. The road distance is 102 km.
You can take a train from Lugano to Magenta via Varese, Rho Fiera Milano, and Rho-Fiera Milano in around 2h 22m.