Santa Margherita Ligure to Lugano train travel explained

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

The fastest trains from Santa Margherita Ligure to Lugano take around 3 hours and 42 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 187 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Santa Margherita Ligure is scheduled to depart at around  04:55. The last departure is usually at around 17:46 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Santa Margherita Ligure at around 04:55, with the last train leaving at around 17:46. On average, there are about 6 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 1 hour and 23 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from CA$99.32.

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 Santa Margherita Ligure to Lugano?

The journey between Santa Margherita Ligure and Lugano usually involves one change of train.

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

Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Santa Margherita Ligure to Lugano?

The Santa Margherita Ligure to Lugano train travel takes about 3 hours and 42 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Santa Margherita Ligure to Lugano train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Lugano leaving Santa Margherita Ligure at around 04:55 and the last train leaving at around 17:46 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Santa Margherita Ligure at around 04:55, with the final departure at 17:46.