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Trip Overview

The average train between Lugano and Trieste takes 7h 33m and the fastest train takes 5h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Lugano to Trieste. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 33m
Duration
542 km
Distance
€136
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain train
  2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain train Fr
  3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Centraletrain train Re
7h 18m
€83–246

Lugano to Trieste train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Lugano and Trieste. 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 Trieste at 11:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 7h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Lugano to Trieste.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 541.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 33m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Trieste, Italy?

You can take a train from Lugano to Trieste Centrale via Milano Centrale and Venezia Mestre in around 7h 18m.

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