The cheapest and fastest trains from Lugano to Venice
Cheapest price
£48
Average price
£58
Fastest journey
3 h 58 m
Average duration
4 h 20 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
269 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lugano to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lugano to Venice will cost around £58 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £48.
Of the 13 trains that leave Lugano for Venice 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 269 km distance in an average of 4 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 58 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 20 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 151+
Regionale TRENORD 2633 · Regionale Veloce 355114:305h20Lugano FLP19:50Venice Santa Lucia£481One-way2 changes
EuroCity 15+
Regionale TRENORD 2627 · Regionale Veloce 350311:305h20Lugano FLP16:50Venice Santa Lucia£481One-way2 changes
EuroCity 153+
Regionale TRENORD 2629 · Regionale Veloce 350512:305h20Lugano FLP17:50Venice Santa Lucia£481One-way2 changes
EuroCity 19+
Regionale TRENORD 2631 · Regionale Veloce 350713:305h20Lugano FLP18:50Venice Santa Lucia£481One-way2 changes
EuroCity 173+
Regionale TRENORD 2641 · Regionale 352118:105h40Lugano FLP23:50Venice Santa Lucia£481One-way2 changes
EuroCity 21+
FRECCIAROSSA 974915:303h58Lugano FLP19:28Venice Mestre£751One-way1 change
EuroCity 19+
FRECCIAROSSA 973713:304h00Lugano FLP17:30Venice Mestre£751One-way1 change
EuroCity 23+
FRECCIAROSSA 975717:304h12Lugano FLP21:42Venice Santa Lucia£751One-way1 change
EuroCity 3110:304h12Lugano FLP14:42Venice Santa Lucia£631One-way0 changes
EuroCity 151+
Regionale TRENORD 2633 · Regionale Veloce 355114:305h20Lugano FLP19:50Venice Santa Lucia£481One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Lugano to Venice
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lugano to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 4h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a flight costs an average of £82.
Distance: 269 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£49 Average Price | £25 Average Price Cheapest | £110 Average Price |
5h 18m Average total duration 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration Fastest 4h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 28m Average total duration 8h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Lugano to Venice train times
The table below shows live departures for Lugano to Venice 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 |
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EuroCity 15+ Regionale TRENORD 2627 · Regionale Veloce 3503 | 11:30 Lugano FLP | 5h20 | 16:50 Venice Santa Lucia | 2 changes | |
EuroCity 153+ Regionale Veloce 3988 | 12:30 Lugano FLP | 7h50 | 20:20 Venice Santa Lucia | 1 change | |
EuroCity 153+ Regionale TRENORD 2629 · Regionale Veloce 3505 | 12:30 Lugano FLP | 5h20 | 17:50 Venice Santa Lucia | 2 changes | |
EuroCity 19+ Regionale TRENORD 2631 · Regionale Veloce 3507 | 13:30 Lugano FLP | 5h20 | 18:50 Venice Santa Lucia | 2 changes | |
EuroCity 19+ FRECCIAROSSA 9737 | 13:30 Lugano FLP | 4h00 | 17:30 Venice Mestre | 1 change | |
EuroCity 151+ Regionale TRENORD 2633 · Regionale Veloce 3551 | 14:30 Lugano FLP | 5h20 | 19:50 Venice Santa Lucia | 2 changes | |
EuroCity 21+ Regionale TRENORD 2635 · Regionale Veloce 3523 | 15:30 Lugano FLP | 5h20 | 20:50 Venice Santa Lucia | 2 changes | |
EuroCity 21+ FRECCIAROSSA 9749 | 15:30 Lugano FLP | 3h58 | 19:28 Venice Mestre | 1 change | |
EuroCity 37+ Regionale Veloce 3992 | 16:30 Lugano FLP | 6h50 | 23:20 Venice Santa Lucia | 1 change | |
EuroCity 37+ Regionale TRENORD 2637 · Regionale 17247 | 16:30 Lugano FLP | 6h26 | 22:56 Venice Santa Lucia | 2 changes | |
EuroCity 23+ FRECCIAROSSA 9757 | 17:30 Lugano FLP | 4h12 | 21:42 Venice Santa Lucia | 1 change | |
EuroCity 173+ Regionale TRENORD 2641 · Regionale Veloce 3521 | 18:10 Lugano FLP | 5h40 | 23:50 Venice Santa Lucia | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lugano to Venice
Trains from Lugano to Venice run on average 11 times per day, taking around 4h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:17, the last at 21:30. The fastest train covers the 269 km distance in 4h 12m.
Distance 269 km |
Average train duration 4h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 12m |
First train 0:17 |
Last train 21:30 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 3 days |
Train companies: Trenitalia, Frecciarossa, Regionale, Italo, Intercity, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Lugano to Venice trainsTrenitalia, Frecciarossa, Regionale, Italo, Intercity, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Lugano and Venice from £16. 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 Venice train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lugano to Venice 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 Venice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lugano and Venice
- 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 available throughout station.
- Luggage lockers are located on Platform 1.
- GROM Ice Cream
- Venchi Cioccolato
- Bistrot
- Tentazione Café
- L’Artenl Gelato
- Wheelchair access, step-free access to platforms.
- Venice Times Hotel
- Hotel Antiche Figure
- Hotel Abbazia
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Located in the main passenger area.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 3, N
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, RER, EC, EN, RJ, VSOE
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 20:30
- Provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor.
- McDonald’s
- Chock Full O'Nuts
- Puro Gusto
- Juice Bar
- Rossosapore
- Full accessibility facilities, including toilets, ramps, wheelchairs, elevators and a mobility assistance center.
- Best Western Hotel Tritone
- The Plaza Hotel
- Hotel Villa Constanza
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 20:30
- Located in the main concourse.
- Bus lines: 2, 3, 10, 15, 18, 25a, 31, 31H, 32, 32H, 33H, 34H, 43, 53, 86, N1, 8AE
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, EC, RJ, IC, EN, ICN, R, Italo
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