The average train between Lugano and Pavia takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Lugano to Pavia. 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 Pavia. 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 Pavia at 6:34 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Pavia. However, there are services departing from Lugano station and arriving at Pavia station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Lugano to Pavia train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Pavia train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Pavia station.
Book your Lugano to Pavia train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenitalia Intercity and 2 other operators.
The distance between Lugano and Pavia is 92.3 km. The road distance is 113 km.
You can take a train from Lugano to Pavia via Milano Centrale in around 2h 6m.