The average train between Pisa and Lugano takes 5h 49m and the fastest train takes 4h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Pisa 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Pisa and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Pisa is at 8:32 PM which arrives into Lugano at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Firenze S.M.N. and take an average of 5h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Pisa to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Pisa station and arriving at Lugano station via Firenze S.M.N.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
Pisa to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Pisa Centrale station.
Pisa to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Pisa to Lugano train tickets online with Trenitalia, Trenitalia Frecce and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Pisa and Lugano is 280.1 km. The road distance is 459 km.
You can take a train from Pisa Centrale to Lugano via Firenze S.M.N. and Milano Centrale in around 5h 53m.