Florence to Lugano by train
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Overview: trains from Florence to Lugano
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Travelling from Florence to Lugano by train
Want to know how to get from Florence to Lugano by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Florence to Lugano take around 3 hours and 33 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 308 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Florence is scheduled to depart at around 04:32. The last departure is usually at around 22:25. This is the same as during the weekend. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 33 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 28 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from CA$69.16.
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 Florence to Lugano?
The journey between Florence and Lugano usually involves one change of train.
We usually find at least one departure on the route from Florence 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 Florence to Lugano?
The Florence to Lugano train travel takes about 3 hours and 33 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Florence to Lugano train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Lugano leaving Florence at around 04:32 and the last train leaving at around 22:25. This is the same at the weekend.
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- From Lucerne to Lugano From CA$52.65
- From Arth-Goldau to Lugano From CA$46.80
- From Basel to Lugano From CA$100.10
- From Strasbourg to Lugano From CA$197.60
- From Paris to Lugano From CA$120.25
- From Cologne to Lugano From CA$71.50
- From London to Lugano From CA$157.95
- From Mulhouse to Lugano From CA$112.45
- From Lille to Lugano From CA$209.30
- From Marne-la-Vallée to Lugano From CA$168.35
- From Brussels to Lugano From CA$158.60
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- From Lugano to Arth-Goldau From CA$46.15
- From Lugano to Basel From CA$89.05
- From Lugano to Lucerne From CA$61.10
- From Lugano to Rome From CA$31.46
- From Lugano to Bologna From CA$49.40
- From Lugano to Genoa From CA$52.26
- From Lugano to Prato From CA$88.79
- From Lugano to Venice From CA$42.51
- From Lugano to Pisa From CA$59.93
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