The cheapest and fastest trains from Lugano to Trieste
Cheapest price
£88
Average price
£102
Fastest journey
5 h 57 m
Average duration
6 h 44 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
376 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lugano to Trieste is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lugano to Trieste will cost around £102 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £88.
To travel from Lugano to Trieste you need to make at least one change.
EuroCity 19+
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471+
Intercity 592
EuroCity 31+
Lagune Line 3569
EuroCity 31+
8143 · 8918
EuroCity 15+
8143 · 8918
EuroCity 11+
8143 · 8918
EuroCity 21+
FRECCIAROSSA 9749
EuroCity 19+
FRECCIAROSSA 9737
EuroCity 23+
FRECCIAROSSA 9757+
Intercity 592
EuroCity 31+
Lagune Line 3569
EuroCity 15+
8143 · 8918Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Lugano to Trieste
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lugano to Trieste among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a flight costs an average of £97.
Distance: 376 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£78 Average Price | £45 Average Price Cheapest | £197 Average Price |
7h 9m Average total duration 6h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 48m Average total duration 8h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 41m Average total duration Fastest 4h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Lugano to Trieste train times
The table below shows live departures for Lugano to Trieste trains for tomorrow, Thursday 5 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EuroCity 11+ 8143 · 8918 | 07:30 Lugano FLP | 12h26 | 19:56 Trieste Centrale | 2 changes | |
EuroCity 13+ 8143 · 8918 | 08:30 Lugano FLP | 11h26 | 19:56 Trieste Centrale | 2 changes | |
EuroCity 31+ Lagune Line 3569 | 09:30 Lugano FLP | 6h14 | 15:44 Trieste Centrale | 1 change | |
EuroCity 31+ 8143 · 8918 | 09:30 Lugano FLP | 10h26 | 19:56 Trieste Centrale | 2 changes | |
EuroCity 15+ 8143 · 8918 | 10:30 Lugano FLP | 9h26 | 19:56 Trieste Centrale | 2 changes | |
EuroCity 19+ FRECCIAROSSA 9737 | 12:30 Lugano FLP | 5h57 | 18:27 Trieste Centrale | 1 change | |
EuroCity 19+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471+ Intercity 592 | 12:30 Lugano FLP | 10h08 | 22:38 Trieste Centrale | 2 changes | |
EuroCity 21+ FRECCIAROSSA 9749 | 14:30 Lugano FLP | 5h57 | 20:27 Trieste Centrale | 1 change | |
EuroCity 23+ FRECCIAROSSA 9757+ Intercity 592 | 16:30 Lugano FLP | 6h08 | 22:38 Trieste Centrale | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lugano to Trieste
Trains from Lugano to Trieste run on average 5 times per day, taking around 6h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £49 but you can travel from only £25 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 01:15, the last at 17:30. The fastest train covers the 376 km distance in 5h 57m.
Distance 376 km |
Average train duration 6h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £49 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 57m |
First train 01:15 |
Last train 17:30 |
Train companies: Frecciarossa, Trenitalia, Intercity, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Lugano to Trieste trainsFrecciarossa, Trenitalia, Intercity, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Lugano and Trieste from £25. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Frecciarossa
Trenitalia
Intercity
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
FAQs: Lugano to Trieste train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lugano to Trieste 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 Trieste, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lugano and Trieste
- 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. Access is available from Piazza della Libertà.
- Buffet da Pepi
- Trattoria Nerodiseppia
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste
- Hotel Continentale
- NH Trieste
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-8 for trains to Italy, Slovenia, and Austria
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 2
- Taxi services available
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