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Trip Overview

The average train between Trieste and Lugano takes 7h 5m and the fastest train takes 5h 51m. 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.

7h 5m
Duration
478 km
Distance
CHF 62
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Trieste to Lugano train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Trieste and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 5:16 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 7h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Trieste to Lugano.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 477.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 5m

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

You can take a train from Trieste Centrale to Lugano via Venezia Mestre and Milano Centrale in around 6h 38m.

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