The average train between Lugano and Rome takes 5h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Lugano to Rome. 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 Rome. 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 Rome at 9:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Rome. However, there are services departing from Lugano station and arriving at Rome station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
Lugano to Rome train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Rome train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Roma Termini station.
Book your Lugano to Rome train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenitalia Frecce and ItaloTreno.
The distance between Lugano and Rome is 537.5 km. The road distance is 637 km.
You can take a train from Lugano to Roma Termini via Milano Centrale in around 4h 43m.