Lugano to Monterosso by train
Compare prices, times and book fast direct trains
Overview: trains from Lugano to Monterosso
Find the key information for travelling by train from Lugano to Monterosso, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.
Taking the train from Lugano to Monterosso
Ready to book a trip from Lugano to Monterosso by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.
Train cost between Lugano to Monterosso
Getting from Lugano to Monterosso by rail typically costs CA$70.59, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.
Finding cheap train tickets with Rail Europe
Different train operators run discounts throughout the year, giving travellers the opportunity to check out a new city and keep some extra cash in their pockets to use during their adventures. To stay on top of all discounts, sign up for the Rail Europe newsletter. We will notify you when promos come up on popular train operators like Eurostar, Renfe, Trenitalia, SNCF and many more. We will also share travel inspiration and tips for making the most out of your travels – including other money-saving pointers.
Train schedule for travel between Lugano and Monterosso
While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 20 trains make this journey of 214 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Lugano is at 00:06 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 21:32.
During the weekend, 01:34 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 21:30 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 20 minutes.
Train duration for trips from Lugano to Monterosso
The swiftest journey time on this route is 4 hours and 33 minutes, crossing a total distance of 214 kilometres.
When do tickets go on sale between Lugano and Monterosso?
You can start planning and booking your trip between Lugano and Monterosso 5 and a half months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.
Additional information on train travel from Lugano to Monterosso
Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Monterosso city guide to start planning your getaway.
FAQs about the train journey from Lugano to Monterosso
Want to know more about your journey from Lugano to Monterosso? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The total distance between Lugano and Monterosso is 214 kilometres.
The lowest price on this route is CA$70.59. Tickets booked 30 days in advance cost around , while those booked 7 days in advance are around .
Tickets for travel between Lugano to Monterosso are available 5 and a half months before departure.
The quickest journey is 4 hours and 33 minutes.
Other train journeys from Lugano
- From Lugano to Milan From CA$26.65
- From Lugano to Geneva From CA$135.20
- From Lugano to Zurich From CA$55.90
- From Lugano to Arth-Goldau From CA$46.15
- From Lugano to Basel From CA$85.80
- From Lugano to Lucerne From CA$54.60
- From Lugano to Rome From CA$72.15
- From Lugano to Florence From CA$83.20
- 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
- From Lugano to Naples From CA$78.65
- From Lugano to Como From CA$19.50
Other train journeys to Monterosso
- From Genoa to Monterosso From CA$4.55
- From La Spezia to Monterosso From CA$5.33
- From Pisa to Monterosso From CA$9.36
- From Milan to Monterosso From CA$4.55
- From Ventimiglia to Monterosso From CA$9.10
- From Nice to Monterosso From CA$48.49
- From Sestri Levante to Monterosso From CA$7.02
- From Florence to Monterosso From CA$25.87
- From Levanto to Monterosso From CA$3.64
- From Vernazza to Monterosso From CA$7.54
- From Santa Margherita Ligure to Monterosso From CA$9.36
- From Viareggio to Monterosso From CA$13.52
- From Rapallo to Monterosso From CA$9.36
- From Rome to Monterosso From CA$65.39
- From Turin to Monterosso From CA$32.24
Other train journeys from Monterosso
- From Monterosso to Genoa From CA$4.55
- From Monterosso to La Spezia From CA$5.33
- From Monterosso to Pisa From CA$16.25
- From Monterosso to Milan From CA$9.10
- From Monterosso to Vernazza From CA$7.80
- From Monterosso to Sestri Levante From CA$7.02
- From Monterosso to Levanto From CA$3.64
- From Monterosso to Florence From CA$26.39
- From Monterosso to Rome From CA$31.46
- From Monterosso to Rapallo From CA$13.65
- From Monterosso to Venice From CA$48.62
- From Monterosso to Riomaggiore From CA$4.16