Ancona to Lugano by train

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Overview: trains from Ancona to Lugano

Find the key information for travelling by train from Ancona to Lugano, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 02:13 View journey
Last train 20:25 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 4hr 30m View journey
Distance (km) 447
Trains / day 24 View all
Cheapest journey AU$47.60 View journey
Avg journey time 7hr 27m
Train operators 12

Travelling from Ancona to Lugano by train

Want to know how to get from Ancona to Lugano by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Ancona to Lugano take around 4 hours and 30 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 447 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Ancona is scheduled to depart at around  02:13. The last departure is usually at around 20:25 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Ancona at around 02:13, with the last train leaving at around 20:25. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 24 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 34 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from AU$47.60.

We think any time is a great time to visit Lugano, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Lugano.

Is there a direct train from Ancona to Lugano?

The journey between Ancona and Lugano usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Ancona to Lugano every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Ancona to Lugano?

The Ancona to Lugano train travel takes about 4 hours and 30 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Ancona to Lugano train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Lugano leaving Ancona at around 02:13 and the last train leaving at around 20:25 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Ancona at around 02:13, with the final departure at 20:25.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.