The cheapest and fastest trains from Ferrara to Lugano
Cheapest price
£46
Average price
£47
Fastest journey
5 h 41 m
Average duration
5 h 51 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
246 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ferrara to Lugano is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ferrara to Lugano will cost around £47 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £46.
Of the 2 trains that leave Ferrara for Lugano every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 246 km distance in an average of 5 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 41 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 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.




Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Ferrara to Lugano
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ferrara to Lugano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a train costs an average of £46.
Distance: 246 km
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£48 Average Price | £35 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 35m Average total duration Fastest 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 10m Average total duration 5h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Ferrara to Lugano train times
The table below shows live departures for Ferrara to Lugano trains for tomorrow, Friday 21 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 03:50 Ferrara | 6h00 | 09:50 Lugano | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:47 Ferrara | 5h41 | 10:28 Lugano | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Ferrara to Lugano by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ferrara to Lugano
Trains from Ferrara to Lugano run on average 16 times per day, taking around 5h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £46 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:18, the last at 19:30. The fastest train covers the 246 km distance in 5h 23m.
Distance 246 km |
Average train duration 5h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £46 |
Trains per day 16 |
Fastest train 5h 23m |
First train 04:18 |
Last train 19:30 |
Train companies: Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo from Ferrara to Lugano trainsRegionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo trains will get you between Ferrara and Lugano from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Ferrara to Lugano train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ferrara 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Ferrara and Lugano
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours. Access via Viale Cavour.
- Ristorante Ca' d'Frara
- Trattoria Il Cucco
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Touring
- Hotel Carlton
- Hotel Annunziata
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for regional and intercity trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and intercity connections
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Via Maraini.
- Ristorante Grand Café Al Porto
- Ristorante Trani
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Lugano Dante Center
- Hotel Federale Lugano
- Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano
- Located in the main hall
- 116 places
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for trains to Ponte Tresa
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Funicular: Connection to Lugano city center
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