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Rome to Lugano trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rome and Lugano takes 5h 57m and the fastest train takes 4h 58m. The train service runs several times per day 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 57m
Duration
653 km
Distance
CHF 123
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain train 9950 / ...
  2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train Ec
4h 42m
CHF 87–188

Rome to Lugano train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Rome and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rome is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Lugano at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 652.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 57m

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

You can take a train from Roma Termini to Lugano via Milano Centrale in around 4h 42m.

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