The average train between Lugano and Monaco takes 8h 48m and the fastest train takes 6h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Lugano to Monaco. 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 every 4 hours between Lugano and Monaco. The earliest departure is at 7:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 9:02 PM which arrives into Monaco at 11:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 8h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Lugano to Monaco? 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 Monaco. However, there are services departing from Lugano station and arriving at Monaco station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.
Lugano to Monaco train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Monaco train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Ventimiglia station.
Book your Lugano to Monaco train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenitalia Intercity and 2 other operators.
The distance between Lugano and Monaco is 280.8 km. The road distance is 375 km.
You can take a train from Lugano to Monaco-Monte-Carlo via Milano Centrale and Ventimiglia in around 6h 46m.