The average train between Trieste and Lugano takes 9h 37m 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.
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 37m. 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 Centrale station and arriving at Lugano station via Milano Centrale station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.
Trieste to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Trieste Centrale station.
Trieste to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Lugano station.
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The distance between Trieste and Lugano is 375.3 km. The road distance is 455 km.
You can take a train from Trieste Centrale to Lugano via Milano Centrale in around 6h 2m.
