The cheapest and fastest trains from Lugano to Piacenza
Cheapest price
£33
Average price
£36
Fastest journey
2 h 29 m
Average duration
2 h 53 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
121 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lugano to Piacenza is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lugano to Piacenza will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £33.
Of the 2 trains that leave Lugano for Piacenza 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 121 km distance in an average of 2 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 29 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 16 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.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Lugano to Piacenza
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lugano to Piacenza 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 2h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 121 km
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£31 Average Price | £22 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Lugano to Piacenza train times
The table below shows live departures for Lugano to Piacenza trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 24 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:30 Lugano | 2h29 | 09:59 Piacenza | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:10 Lugano | 3h16 | 20:26 Piacenza | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why book with Omio vs Trenitalia?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Trenitalia, but also compare tickets for the likes of Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) or Trenord to find the best option for your trip from Lugano to Piacenza.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lugano to Piacenza
Trains from Lugano to Piacenza run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:04, the last at 21:30. The fastest train covers the 121 km distance in 2h 27m.
Distance 121 km |
Average train duration 2h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 27m |
First train 01:04 |
Last train 21:30 |
Train companies: Trenitalia, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenord from Lugano to Piacenza trainsTrenitalia, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenord trains will get you between Lugano and Piacenza 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 Piacenza train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lugano to Piacenza 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 Piacenza, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lugano and Piacenza
- 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 - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Access is available from Via dei Mille.
- Al Duca
- Osteria Carducci
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Best Western Park Hotel
- Grande Albergo Roma
- Hotel Ovest
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for regional and long-distance trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and long-distance connections
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