Travelling from Sestri Levante to Lugano by train

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

The fastest trains from Sestri Levante to Lugano take around 4 hours and 4 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 196 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Sestri Levante is scheduled to depart at around 03:37. The last departure is usually at around 20:34. On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Sestri Levante at around 03:37, with the last train leaving at around 20:30. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 11 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 56 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from €42.21.

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 Sestri Levante to Lugano?

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

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

The Sestri Levante to Lugano train travel takes about 4 hours and 4 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Sestri Levante to Lugano train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Lugano leaving Sestri Levante at around 03:37 and the last train leaving at around 20:34. At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Sestri Levante at around 03:37, with the final departure at 20:30.