Train Merate to Lugano from CHF 14 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Merate and Lugano takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Merate to Lugano. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 18m
Duration: 81 km
Distance: CHF 14
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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1h 52m

CHF 5–18

Merate to Lugano train times

Trains run hourly between Merate and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merate is at 11:31 PM which arrives into Lugano at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

6:01 PM → 7:58 PM
1h 57m • 1 change
7:01 PM → 8:58 PM
1h 57m • 1 change
8:01 PM → 9:58 PM
1h 57m • 1 change
9:01 PM → 11:04 PM
2h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:09 AM → 7:58 AM
1h 49m • 1 change
7:01 AM → 8:58 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 9:58 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
9:01 AM → 10:58 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:09 AM → 7:58 AM
1h 49m • 1 change
7:01 AM → 8:58 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 9:58 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
9:01 AM → 10:58 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:09 AM → 7:58 AM
1h 49m • 1 change
6:31 AM → 8:58 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
7:39 AM → 9:58 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
8:31 AM → 10:58 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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