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Trieste to Lugano trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Trieste and Lugano takes 8h 59m and the fastest train takes 6h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Trieste 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.

8h 59m
Duration
474 km
Distance
CHF 133
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Milan

best
  1. Take the train from Trieste Airport to Venezia Mestretrain train Fr
  2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
  3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train Ec
6h 2m
CHF 70–205

Trieste to Lugano train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Trieste and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 12:29 AM at night, and the last departure from Trieste is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Lugano at 11:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Trieste Airport and take an average of 8h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 473.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 59m

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

You can take a train from Trieste Centrale to Lugano via Trieste Airport, Venezia Mestre, and Milano Centrale in around 6h 2m.

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