Nice to Lugano Trains

Nice to Lugano trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Nice and Lugano takes 9h 13m and the fastest train takes 6h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Nice 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.

9h 13m
Duration: 387 km
Distance: CHF 60
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train (Trenitalia)

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Take the train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centraletrain Ic
Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Ec

7h 22m

CHF 46–83

Nice to Lugano train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Nice and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Nice is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Lugano at 10:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Ventimiglia and take an average of 9h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

1:55 PM → 8:28 PM
6h 33m • 2 changes
5:53 PM → 8:28 AM
Arrives next day
14h 35m • 2 changes
8:49 PM → 10:28 AM
Arrives next day
13h 39m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

7:55 AM → 2:28 PM
6h 33m • 2 changes
9:54 AM → 4:28 PM
6h 34m • 2 changes
1:55 PM → 8:28 PM
6h 33m • 2 changes
5:53 PM → 8:28 AM
Arrives next day
14h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

7:55 AM → 2:28 PM
6h 33m • 2 changes
9:54 AM → 4:28 PM
6h 34m • 2 changes
1:55 PM → 8:28 PM
6h 33m • 2 changes
5:53 PM → 8:28 AM
Arrives next day
14h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

1:24 AM → 10:28 AM
9h 4m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 2:28 PM
6h 33m • 2 changes
9:54 AM → 4:28 PM
6h 34m • 2 changes
1:55 PM → 8:28 PM
6h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:55 AM → 2:28 PM
6h 33m • 2 changes
9:54 AM → 4:28 PM
6h 34m • 2 changes
1:55 PM → 8:28 PM
6h 33m • 2 changes
5:53 PM → 8:28 AM
Arrives next day
14h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:55 AM → 2:28 PM
6h 33m • 2 changes
9:54 AM → 4:28 PM
6h 34m • 2 changes
1:55 PM → 8:28 PM
6h 33m • 2 changes
5:53 PM → 8:28 AM
Arrives next day
14h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:55 AM → 2:28 PM
6h 33m • 2 changes
9:54 AM → 4:28 PM
6h 34m • 2 changes
1:55 PM → 8:28 PM
6h 33m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Nice to Lugano? 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.

Trip Overview

Train (Trenitalia)

Nice to Lugano train times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

1:55 PM → 8:28 PM

5:53 PM → 8:28 AM
Arrives next day

8:49 PM → 10:28 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

7:55 AM → 2:28 PM

9:54 AM → 4:28 PM

1:55 PM → 8:28 PM

5:53 PM → 8:28 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

7:55 AM → 2:28 PM

9:54 AM → 4:28 PM

1:55 PM → 8:28 PM

5:53 PM → 8:28 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

1:24 AM → 10:28 AM

7:55 AM → 2:28 PM

9:54 AM → 4:28 PM

1:55 PM → 8:28 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:55 AM → 2:28 PM

9:54 AM → 4:28 PM

1:55 PM → 8:28 PM

5:53 PM → 8:28 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:55 AM → 2:28 PM

9:54 AM → 4:28 PM

1:55 PM → 8:28 PM

5:53 PM → 8:28 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:55 AM → 2:28 PM

9:54 AM → 4:28 PM

1:55 PM → 8:28 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Nice, France and Lugano, Switzerland?

Train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centrale

Nice to Lugano trains

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Trip Overview

Train (Trenitalia)

Nice to Lugano train times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

1:55 PM → 8:28 PM

5:53 PM → 8:28 AMArrives next day

8:49 PM → 10:28 AMArrives next day

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

7:55 AM → 2:28 PM

9:54 AM → 4:28 PM

1:55 PM → 8:28 PM

5:53 PM → 8:28 AMArrives next day

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

7:55 AM → 2:28 PM

9:54 AM → 4:28 PM

1:55 PM → 8:28 PM

5:53 PM → 8:28 AMArrives next day

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

1:24 AM → 10:28 AM

7:55 AM → 2:28 PM

9:54 AM → 4:28 PM

1:55 PM → 8:28 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:55 AM → 2:28 PM

9:54 AM → 4:28 PM

1:55 PM → 8:28 PM

5:53 PM → 8:28 AMArrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:55 AM → 2:28 PM

9:54 AM → 4:28 PM

1:55 PM → 8:28 PM

5:53 PM → 8:28 AMArrives next day

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:55 AM → 2:28 PM

9:54 AM → 4:28 PM

1:55 PM → 8:28 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Nice, France and Lugano, Switzerland?

Train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centrale

Where to next?

Train trips from Nice

Train trips to Lugano

Alternative transport options

5:53 PM → 8:28 AM
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8:49 PM → 10:28 AM
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5:53 PM → 8:28 AM
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5:53 PM → 8:28 AM
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5:53 PM → 8:28 AM
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5:53 PM → 8:28 AM
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