Trieste to Lugano train travel explained

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

The fastest trains from Trieste to Lugano take around 5 hours and 50 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 376 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Trieste is scheduled to depart at around  04:26. The last departure is usually at around 19:50 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Trieste at around 04:26, with the last train leaving at around 18:16. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 13 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 49 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from £45.43.

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 Trieste to Lugano?

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

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Trieste 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 Trieste to Lugano?

The Trieste to Lugano train travel takes about 5 hours and 50 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Trieste to Lugano train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Lugano leaving Trieste at around 04:26 and the last train leaving at around 19:50 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Trieste at around 04:26, with the final departure at 18:16.