Train Rome to Lugano from CHF 88 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Rome and Lugano takes 5h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Rome 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.

5h 16m
Duration: 657 km
Distance: CHF 88
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain 9950 / ...
Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Re 80

4h 59m

CHF 75–143

Rome to Lugano train times

Trains run hourly between Rome and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rome is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Lugano at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

5:40 AM → 10:58 AM
5h 18m • 1 change
7:05 AM → 11:58 AM
4h 53m • 1 change
8:05 AM → 12:58 PM
4h 53m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 1:58 PM
4h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 9, 2026

5:40 AM → 10:58 AM
5h 18m • 1 change
7:05 AM → 11:58 AM
4h 53m • 1 change
8:05 AM → 12:58 PM
4h 53m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 1:58 PM
4h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 10, 2026

5:40 AM → 10:58 AM
5h 18m • 1 change
7:05 AM → 11:58 AM
4h 53m • 1 change
8:05 AM → 12:58 PM
4h 53m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 1:58 PM
4h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 11, 2026

5:40 AM → 10:58 AM
5h 18m • 1 change
7:05 AM → 11:58 AM
4h 53m • 1 change
8:05 AM → 12:58 PM
4h 53m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 1:58 PM
4h 53m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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