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MASI Lugano at LAC
Lugano’s flagship art museum presents modern and contemporary exhibitions in a lakeside cultural centre. A top stop for architecture, art and temporary shows.
Cheapest price
£33
Average price
£38
Fastest journey
2 h 19 m
Average duration
2 h 31 m
Trains per day
43
Distance
112 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brescia to Lugano is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brescia to Lugano will cost around £38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £33.
Of the 43 trains that leave Brescia for Lugano every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 112 km distance in an average of 2 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 19 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 39 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Regionale TRENORD 2640+
EuroCity 28
Regionale TRENORD 2620+
EuroCity 178
Regionale TRENORD 2634+
EuroCity 24
S31 TRENORD 20929 · Regionale TRENORD 2626+
EuroCity 16
S31 TRENORD 20909 · Regionale TRENORD 2616+
EuroCity 12
EuroCity 306
FRECCIAROSSA 9729+
EuroCity 22
8980+
EuroCity 20
8988+
EuroCity 126
8986+
EuroCity 306Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brescia to Lugano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £26.
Distance: 112 km
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£32 Average Price | £22 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for Brescia to Lugano trains for today, Friday 21 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8984+ EuroCity 126 | 15:49 Brescia station | 4h39 | 20:28 Lugano FLP | 1 change | |
8984+ EuroCity 24 | 15:49 Brescia station | 2h39 | 18:28 Lugano FLP | 1 change | |
8984+ EuroCity 36 | 15:49 Brescia station | 3h39 | 19:28 Lugano FLP | 1 change | |
S31 TRENORD 20949+ EuroCity 36 | 16:09 Brescia Borgo San Giovanni | 3h19 | 19:28 Lugano FLP | 1 change | |
8986+ EuroCity 28 | 16:49 Brescia station | 4h39 | 21:28 Lugano FLP | 1 change | |
8986+ EuroCity 36 | 16:49 Brescia station | 2h39 | 19:28 Lugano FLP | 1 change | |
8986+ EuroCity 126 | 16:49 Brescia station | 3h39 | 20:28 Lugano FLP | 1 change | |
EuroCity 36 | 17:09 Brescia station | 2h19 | 19:28 Lugano FLP | 0 changesdirect | |
8988+ EuroCity 28 | 17:49 Brescia station | 3h39 | 21:28 Lugano FLP | 1 change | |
8988+ EuroCity 126 | 17:49 Brescia station | 2h39 | 20:28 Lugano FLP | 1 change | |
S31 TRENORD 20957 · Regionale TRENORD 2640+ EuroCity 28 | 18:09 Brescia Borgo San Giovanni | 3h19 | 21:28 Lugano FLP | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 2640+ EuroCity 28 | 18:28 Brescia station | 3h00 | 21:28 Lugano FLP | 1 change | |
| Saturday 22 August | |||||
S31 TRENORD 20909 · Regionale TRENORD 2616+ EuroCity 12 | 6:09 Brescia Borgo San Giovanni | 3h19 | 9:28 Lugano FLP | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 2616+ EuroCity 12 | 6:28 Brescia station | 3h00 | 9:28 Lugano FLP | 1 change | |
S31 TRENORD 24913 · Regionale TRENORD 2618+ EuroCity 14 | 7:09 Brescia Borgo San Giovanni | 3h19 | 10:28 Lugano FLP | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 2618+ EuroCity 14 | 7:28 Brescia station | 3h00 | 10:28 Lugano FLP | 1 change | |
S31 TRENORD 24917 · Regionale TRENORD 2620+ EuroCity 178 | 8:09 Brescia Borgo San Giovanni | 3h41 | 11:50 Lugano FLP | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 2620+ EuroCity 178 | 8:28 Brescia station | 3h22 | 11:50 Lugano FLP | 1 change | |
S31 TRENORD 20921 · Regionale TRENORD 2622+ EuroCity 150 | 9:09 Brescia Borgo San Giovanni | 3h19 | 12:28 Lugano FLP | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9708+ EuroCity 178 | 9:09 Brescia station | 2h41 | 11:50 Lugano FLP | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 2622+ EuroCity 150 | 9:28 Brescia station | 3h00 | 12:28 Lugano FLP | 1 change | |
8974+ EuroCity 150 | 9:49 Brescia station | 2h39 | 12:28 Lugano FLP | 1 change | |
8974+ EuroCity 16 | 9:49 Brescia station | 4h39 | 14:28 Lugano FLP | 1 change | |
8974+ EuroCity 20 | 9:49 Brescia station | 6h39 | 16:28 Lugano FLP | 1 change | |
S31 TRENORD 20925 · Regionale TRENORD 2624+ EuroCity 30 | 10:09 Brescia Borgo San Giovanni | 3h19 | 13:28 Lugano FLP | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 2624+ EuroCity 30 | 10:28 Brescia station | 3h00 | 13:28 Lugano FLP | 1 change | |
8971+ EuroCity 16 | 10:49 Brescia station | 3h39 | 14:28 Lugano FLP | 1 change | |
8971+ EuroCity 22 | 10:49 Brescia station | 6h39 | 17:28 Lugano FLP | 1 change | |
8971+ EuroCity 20 | 10:49 Brescia station | 5h39 | 16:28 Lugano FLP | 1 change | |
S31 TRENORD 20929 · Regionale TRENORD 2626+ EuroCity 16 | 11:09 Brescia Borgo San Giovanni | 3h19 | 14:28 Lugano FLP | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 2626+ EuroCity 16 | 11:28 Brescia station | 3h00 | 14:28 Lugano FLP | 1 change | |
S31 TRENORD 20933 · Regionale TRENORD 2628+ EuroCity 152 | 12:09 Brescia Borgo San Giovanni | 3h19 | 15:28 Lugano FLP | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 2628+ EuroCity 152 | 12:28 Brescia station | 3h00 | 15:28 Lugano FLP | 1 change | |
S31 TRENORD 20937 · Regionale TRENORD 2630+ EuroCity 20 | 13:09 Brescia Borgo San Giovanni | 3h19 | 16:28 Lugano FLP | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 2630+ EuroCity 20 | 13:28 Brescia station | 3h00 | 16:28 Lugano FLP | 1 change | |
8980+ EuroCity 20 | 13:49 Brescia station | 2h39 | 16:28 Lugano FLP | 1 change | |
8980+ EuroCity 22 | 13:49 Brescia station | 3h39 | 17:28 Lugano FLP | 1 change | |
8980+ EuroCity 24 | 13:49 Brescia station | 4h39 | 18:28 Lugano FLP | 1 change | |
S31 TRENORD 20941 · Regionale TRENORD 2632+ EuroCity 22 | 14:09 Brescia Borgo San Giovanni | 3h19 | 17:28 Lugano FLP | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 2632+ EuroCity 22 | 14:28 Brescia station | 3h00 | 17:28 Lugano FLP | 1 change | |
S31 TRENORD 20945 · Regionale TRENORD 2634+ EuroCity 24 | 15:09 Brescia Borgo San Giovanni | 3h19 | 18:28 Lugano FLP | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9729+ EuroCity 22 | 15:09 Brescia station | 2h19 | 17:28 Lugano FLP | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 2634+ EuroCity 24 | 15:28 Brescia station | 3h00 | 18:28 Lugano FLP | 1 change | |
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Trains from Brescia to Lugano run on average 21 times per day, taking around 2h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:37, the last at 21:30. The fastest train covers the 112 km distance in 2h 19m.
Distance 112 km |
Average train duration 2h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 21 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 19m |
First train 4:37 |
Last train 21:30 |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
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Best time to book 28 days |
Discover the best of Lugano — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lugano trip today.
Lugano’s flagship art museum presents modern and contemporary exhibitions in a lakeside cultural centre. A top stop for architecture, art and temporary shows.
A lakeside museum in Villa Ciani with exhibitions on Swiss customs, arts and regional culture. It is a manageable visit near the city centre and park.
Museum of customs and smuggling history in Cantine di Gandria. It offers a distinctive local story in a scenic lakeside setting reached on foot or by boat.
Elegant central square facing the lake, lined with historic buildings and arcades. It is the classic meeting point for views, walks and city atmosphere.
Large lakeside park with mature trees, lawns, sculptures and open views. Ideal for a relaxed stroll close to museums, the waterfront and the city centre.
The main promenade along Lake Lugano, popular for walking, photographs and easy access to cultural sites. A simple way to enjoy the city’s lakeside setting.
Creamy polenta from maize meal, a staple in Ticino often served with braised meats or cheese. It reflects the region’s Alpine-Italian food heritage.
Slow-cooked beef braise in red wine, traditionally served with polenta. It is a classic celebratory dish in Ticino and northern Italian-influenced homes.
Air-dried raw salami from Ticino pork, seasoned and cured. It is a traditional local charcuterie eaten as an antipasto or with bread and wine.
Elegant dining room in central Lugano offering refined Italian cuisine, seafood and tasting menus in a formal atmosphere.
Historic grotto-style venue known for Ticinese classics, local wines and a relaxed traditional atmosphere near the centre.
Well-known lakeside restaurant serving fish, pasta and regional dishes with scenic views and a polished but approachable setting.
Lugano is pricier than many Swiss and Italian-border cities, with high hotel rates, dining costs and everyday expenses; public transport is efficient but not cheap.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for excellent service in restaurants; round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafés.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brescia to Lugano by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lugano, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Brescia to Lugano trains use the Brescia to Lugano FLP station pair, with some services arriving at Lugano. Use this guide to compare Brescia and Lugano train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Brescia is 1 km from Brescia city centre. Public transport options include:
Brescia has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante La Vineria, Osteria Al Bianchi
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Brescia. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Brescia. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Brescia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Brescia: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brescia: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Igea, Hotel Cristallo Brescia, DoubleTree by Hilton Brescia.
Brescia Borgo San Giovanni is 3 km from Brescia city centre. Public transport options include:
Brescia Borgo San Giovanni has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Brescia Borgo San Giovanni.
ATMs are available at Brescia Borgo San Giovanni.
Available at Brescia Borgo San Giovanni: Parking.
Available at Brescia Borgo San Giovanni: Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brescia Borgo San Giovanni.
Lugano FLP has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Grand Café Al Porto, Ristorante Trani
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Lugano FLP. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Lugano FLP. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lugano FLP: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lugano FLP: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lugano FLP: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Lugano Dante Center, Hotel Federale Lugano, Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano.
Lugano has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Grand Café Al Porto, Ristorante La Cucina di Alice
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Lugano. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Lugano. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lugano: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lugano: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lugano: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Splendide Royal Lugano, Hotel Lugano Dante Center, Hotel Federale Lugano.
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