The average train between Trieste and Lugano takes 6h 50m and the fastest train takes 5h 51m. There is a train service every few hours 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Trieste and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Trieste is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Lugano at 9:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Venezia Mestre and take an average of 6h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Trieste to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Trieste station and arriving at Lugano station via Venezia Mestre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
Trieste to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Trieste Centrale station.
Trieste to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Trieste to Lugano train tickets online with Trenitalia, Trenitalia Frecce and 2 other operators.
The distance between Trieste and Lugano is 375.3 km. The road distance is 478 km.
You can take a train from Trieste Centrale to Lugano via Venezia Mestre and Milano Centrale in around 6h 25m.