The average train between Lugano and Merate takes 2h 1m and the fastest train takes 1h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Lugano to Merate. 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 Merate. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 9:06 PM which arrives into Merate at 10:57 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Merate. However, there are services departing from Lugano station and arriving at Merate station via Monza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
Lugano to Merate train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Merate train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Cernusco-Merate station.
Book your Lugano to Merate train tickets online with Trenord.
The distance between Lugano and Merate is 49.2 km. The road distance is 81 km.
You can take a train from Lugano to Cernusco-Merate via Monza in around 1h 42m.