The cheapest and fastest trains from Lugano to Florence
Cheapest price
£60
Average price
£83
Fastest journey
3 h 34 m
Average duration
3 h 34 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
308 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lugano to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lugano to Florence will cost around £83 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £60.
Of the 15 trains that leave Lugano for Florence 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 308 km distance in an average of 3 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 34 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 34 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.
EuroCity 3716:305h00Lugano FLP21:30Florence Santa Maria Novella£601One-way0 changes
EuroCity 153+
Intercity 59412:305h55Lugano FLP18:25Florence Rifredi£631One-way1 change
EuroCity 11+
FRECCIAROSSA 95278:303h34Lugano FLP12:04Florence Santa Maria Novella£771One-way1 change
EuroCity 21+
FRECCIAROSSA 955515:303h34Lugano FLP19:04Florence Santa Maria Novella£771One-way1 change
EuroCity 23+
FRECCIAROSSA 956317:303h34Lugano FLP21:04Florence Santa Maria Novella£771One-way1 change
EuroCity 19+
FRECCIAROSSA 954713:303h34Lugano FLP17:04Florence Santa Maria Novella£781One-way1 change
EuroCity 11+
FRECCIAROSSA 95278:303h34Lugano FLP12:04Florence Santa Maria Novella£771One-way1 change
EuroCity 21+
FRECCIAROSSA 955515:303h34Lugano FLP19:04Florence Santa Maria Novella£771One-way1 change
EuroCity 23+
FRECCIAROSSA 956317:303h34Lugano FLP21:04Florence Santa Maria Novella£771One-way1 change
EuroCity 37+
FRECCIAROSSA 955916:303h34Lugano FLP20:04Florence Santa Maria Novella£781One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Lugano to Florence
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lugano to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £25.
Distance: 308 km
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£56 Average Price | £28 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 1m Average total duration Fastest 4h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 19m Average total duration 5h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Lugano to Florence train times
The table below shows live departures for Lugano to Florence trains for today, Monday 1 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EuroCity 13+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2463+ Intercity 584 | 9:30 Lugano FLP | 6h45 | 16:15 Florence Rifredi | 2 changes | |
EuroCity 13+ FRECCIAROSSA 9587 | 9:30 Lugano FLP | 3h34 | 13:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
EuroCity 15+ FRECCIAROSSA 9539 | 11:30 Lugano FLP | 3h34 | 15:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
EuroCity 153+ Intercity 594 | 12:30 Lugano FLP | 5h55 | 18:25 Florence Rifredi | 1 change | |
EuroCity 153+ FRECCIAROSSA 9321 | 12:30 Lugano FLP | 4h20 | 16:50 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
EuroCity 19+ FRECCIAROSSA 9547 | 13:30 Lugano FLP | 3h34 | 17:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
EuroCity 151+ FRECCIAROSSA 9551 | 14:30 Lugano FLP | 3h34 | 18:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
EuroCity 21+ FRECCIAROSSA 9555 | 15:30 Lugano FLP | 3h34 | 19:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
EuroCity 37 | 16:30 Lugano FLP | 5h00 | 21:30 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 37+ FRECCIAROSSA 9559 | 16:30 Lugano FLP | 3h34 | 20:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
EuroCity 23+ FRECCIAROSSA 9563 | 17:30 Lugano FLP | 3h34 | 21:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
EuroCity 173+ FRECCIAROSSA 9567 | 18:10 Lugano FLP | 3h54 | 22:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
EuroCity 173+ InterCityNotte 1963 | 18:10 Lugano FLP | 5h59 | 0:09 Florence Campo di Marte | 1 change | |
| Tuesday 2 June | |||||
EuroCity 11+ FRECCIAROSSA 9527 | 8:30 Lugano FLP | 3h34 | 12:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lugano to Florence
Trains from Lugano to Florence run on average 11 times per day, taking around 4h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:40, the last at 21:30. The fastest train covers the 308 km distance in 2h 19m.
Distance 308 km |
Average train duration 4h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 2h 19m |
First train 0:40 |
Last train 21:30 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Frecciarossa, Italo, Trenitalia, Regionale, Intercity, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Lugano to Florence trainsFrecciarossa, Italo, Trenitalia, Regionale, Intercity, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Lugano and Florence from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Lugano to Florence train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lugano to Florence 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 Florence, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lugano and Florence
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Via Basilea.
- Ristorante Grand Café Al Porto
- Ristorante La Cucina di Alice
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Splendide Royal Lugano
- Hotel Lugano Dante Center
- Hotel Federale Lugano
- Located in the main hall
- 640 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for trains to Italy and regional destinations
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Funicular: Lugano Città–Stazione funicular
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free WiFi (30 minutes limit).
- Provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Adua. Open daily from 06:00 to 23:00.
- 12oz Coffee Joint
- Casa Maioli
- Don Nino
- Fratelli Cuore
- McDonald´s
- Panella
- Segafredo Zanetti
- Spizzico
- Venchi
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Mobility assistance is available with the Sala Blu, located next to Platform 1.
- Hotel Luxor Florence
- Joy Hotel Florence
- Diplomat Hotel Florence
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Located inside and outside the station.
- Tram lines: T1, T2
- Bus lines: 6, 11, 12, 13, 17, 23, 36, 37, C4
- Train lines: FR, FA, Italo
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with access from Via dello Steccuto.
- Trattoria Fratelli Briganti
- Osteria di Poneta
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Raffaello
- Hotel Corolle
- Hotel Dalmazia
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for regional trains
- Hall 2: platform 4-9 for intercity and high-speed trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line T1
- Mon - Sun: 07:15 - 20:45
- Moka Café
- The station is fully accessible, with step-free access throughout the station.
- Florence Stadium B&B
- Hotel Villa Liana
- Hotel della Robbia
- Mon - Sun: 07:15 - 20:45
- Bus lines: 12, 13, 33
- Train lines: FA, IC, ICN, R
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