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Trip Overview

The average train between Trieste and Lugano takes 9h 43m and the fastest train takes 6h 49m. 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.

9h 43m
Duration
474 km
Distance
CHF 106
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Trieste to Lugano train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Trieste and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 7:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Trieste is at 5:05 PM which arrives into Lugano at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCity7h 21m • 1 change
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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCity6h 49m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCity15h 23m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCity7h 21m • 1 change
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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCity6h 49m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCity15h 23m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCity7h 21m • 1 change
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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCity6h 49m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCity15h 23m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCity7h 21m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCity15h 23m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCity7h 21m • 1 change
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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCity6h 49m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCity15h 23m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCity7h 21m • 1 change
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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCity6h 49m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCity15h 23m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCity7h 21m • 1 change
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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCity6h 49m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Trieste 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.

Map of how to get from Trieste to Lugano.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 473.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 43m

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

You can take a train from Trieste Centrale to Lugano via Milano Centrale in around 5h 56m.

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