Lugano to Monterosso by train

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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.

First train 00:06 View journey
Last train 21:32 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 4hr 33m View journey
Distance (km) 214
Trains / day 20 View all
Cheapest journey £40.44 View journey
Avg journey time 6hr 8m
Train operators 9

Taking the train from Lugano to Monterosso

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Train cost between Lugano to Monterosso

Getting from Lugano to Monterosso by rail typically costs £40.44, 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.

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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.

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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.