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The cheapest and fastest trains from Mendrisio to Lugano

Showing times and prices for 13 Nov

Cheapest price

£11

Average price

£11

Fastest journey

16 m

Average duration

19 m

Trains per day

Distance

15 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mendrisio to Lugano is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Mendrisio to Lugano will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Mendrisio for Lugano every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 15 km distance in an average of 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 16 m .

The slowest trains will take 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.

13:340h20

Mendrisio

13:54Lugano

£111One-way

0 changes

09:180h16

Mendrisio

09:34Lugano

£111One-way

0 changes

07:040h20

Mendrisio

07:24Lugano

£111One-way

0 changes

06:460h21

Mendrisio

07:07Lugano

£111One-way

0 changes

03:340h20

Mendrisio

03:54Lugano

£111One-way

0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Mendrisio to Lugano

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mendrisio to Lugano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £11.

Distance: 15 km

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Most popular Train	Coach
£11 Average Price	£4 Average Price Cheapest
48m Average total duration Fastest 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	1h 3m Average total duration 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Mendrisio to Lugano train times

The table below shows live departures for Mendrisio to Lugano trains for today, Wednesday 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 01:22

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
S 10 25112 \| 25112 · B 1 1057 \| 1057	07:04 Mendrisio station	0h30	07:34 Lugano	1 change
S 10 25112 \| 25112	07:04 Mendrisio station	0h20	07:24 Lugano, Stazione	0 changesdirect
RE 80 25808 \| 25808 · B 1 1059 \| 1059	07:18 Mendrisio station	0h26	07:44 Lugano	1 change
RE 80 25808 \| 25808	07:18 Mendrisio station	0h16	07:34 Lugano, Stazione	0 changesdirect
S 10 25760 \| 25760 · B 1 1071 \| 1071	07:34 Mendrisio station	0h30	08:04 Lugano	1 change
S 10 25760 \| 25760	07:34 Mendrisio station	0h20	07:54 Lugano, Stazione	0 changesdirect
RE 80 25508 \| 25508	07:41 Mendrisio station	0h17	07:58 Lugano, Stazione	0 changesdirect
RE 80 25508 \| 25508 · B 3 3095 \| 3095 · B 1 1076 \| 1076	07:41 Mendrisio station	0h31	08:12 Lugano	2 changes
S 90 25914 \| 25914 · B 1 1073 \| 1073	07:46 Mendrisio station	0h28	08:14 Lugano	1 change
S 90 25914 \| 25914	07:46 Mendrisio station	0h21	08:07 Lugano, Stazione	0 changesdirect
S 10 25114 \| 25114	08:04 Mendrisio station	0h20	08:24 Lugano, Stazione	0 changesdirect
S 10 25114 \| 25114 · B 4 4062 \| 4062	08:04 Mendrisio station	0h32	08:36 Lugano	1 change
RE 80 25810 \| 25810	08:18 Mendrisio station	0h16	08:34 Lugano, Stazione	0 changesdirect
RE 80 25810 \| 25810 · B 1 1081 \| 1081	08:18 Mendrisio station	0h26	08:44 Lugano	1 change
S 10 25762 \| 25762	08:34 Mendrisio station	0h20	08:54 Lugano, Stazione	0 changesdirect
S 10 25762 \| 25762 · B 4 4070 \| 4070	08:34 Mendrisio station	0h31	09:05 Lugano	1 change
RE 80 25510 \| 25510	08:41 Mendrisio station	0h17	08:58 Lugano, Stazione	0 changesdirect
RE 80 25510 \| 25510 · B 5 5099 \| 5099	08:41 Mendrisio station	0h25	09:06 Lugano	1 change
S 90 25916 \| 25916	08:46 Mendrisio station	0h21	09:07 Lugano, Stazione	0 changesdirect
S 90 25916 \| 25916 · B 1 1089 \| 1089	08:46 Mendrisio station	0h28	09:14 Lugano	1 change
S 10 25116 \| 25116 · B 4 4078 \| 4078	09:04 Mendrisio station	0h31	09:35 Lugano	1 change
S 10 25116 \| 25116	09:04 Mendrisio station	0h20	09:24 Lugano, Stazione	0 changesdirect
RE 80 25812 \| 25812 · B 1 1097 \| 1097	09:18 Mendrisio station	0h26	09:44 Lugano	1 change
RE 80 25812 \| 25812	09:18 Mendrisio station	0h16	09:34 Lugano, Stazione	0 changesdirect
S 10 25764 \| 25764 · B 4 4086 \| 4086	09:34 Mendrisio station	0h31	10:05 Lugano	1 change
S 10 25764 \| 25764	09:34 Mendrisio station	0h20	09:54 Lugano, Stazione	0 changesdirect
RE 80 25512 \| 25512	09:41 Mendrisio station	0h17	09:58 Lugano, Stazione	0 changesdirect
RE 80 25512 \| 25512 · B 5 5123 \| 5123	09:41 Mendrisio station	0h25	10:06 Lugano	1 change
S 90 25918 \| 25918	09:46 Mendrisio station	0h21	10:07 Lugano, Stazione	0 changesdirect
S 90 25918 \| 25918 · B 1 1105 \| 1105	09:46 Mendrisio station	0h28	10:14 Lugano	1 change
S 10 25118 \| 25118 · B 4 4094 \| 4094	10:04 Mendrisio station	0h31	10:35 Lugano	1 change
S 10 25118 \| 25118	10:04 Mendrisio station	0h20	10:24 Lugano, Stazione	0 changesdirect
RE 80 25814 \| 25814	10:18 Mendrisio station	0h16	10:34 Lugano, Stazione	0 changesdirect
RE 80 25814 \| 25814 · B 1 1113 \| 1113	10:18 Mendrisio station	0h26	10:44 Lugano	1 change
S 10 25766 \| 25766 · B 1 1123 \| 1123	10:34 Mendrisio station	0h29	11:03 Lugano	1 change
S 10 25766 \| 25766	10:34 Mendrisio station	0h20	10:54 Lugano, Stazione	0 changesdirect
RE 80 25514 \| 25514	10:41 Mendrisio station	0h17	10:58 Lugano, Stazione	0 changesdirect
RE 80 25514 \| 25514 · B 5 5147 \| 5147	10:41 Mendrisio station	0h25	11:06 Lugano	1 change
S 90 25920 \| 25920	10:46 Mendrisio station	0h21	11:07 Lugano, Stazione	0 changesdirect
S 90 25920 \| 25920 · B 1 1125 \| 1125	10:46 Mendrisio station	0h27	11:13 Lugano	1 change
S 10 25120 \| 25120	11:04 Mendrisio station	0h20	11:24 Lugano, Stazione	0 changesdirect
S 10 25120 \| 25120 · B 1 1137 \| 1137	11:04 Mendrisio station	0h29	11:33 Lugano	1 change
RE 80 25816 \| 25816	11:18 Mendrisio station	0h16	11:34 Lugano, Stazione	0 changesdirect
RE 80 25816 \| 25816 · B 1 1139 \| 1139	11:18 Mendrisio station	0h25	11:43 Lugano	1 change
S 10 25768 \| 25768 · B 1 1151 \| 1151	11:34 Mendrisio station	0h29	12:03 Lugano	1 change
S 10 25768 \| 25768	11:34 Mendrisio station	0h20	11:54 Lugano, Stazione	0 changesdirect
RE 80 25516 \| 25516	11:41 Mendrisio station	0h17	11:58 Lugano, Stazione	0 changesdirect
RE 80 25516 \| 25516 · B 5 5171 \| 5171	11:41 Mendrisio station	0h25	12:06 Lugano	1 change
S 90 25922 \| 25922	11:46 Mendrisio station	0h21	12:07 Lugano, Stazione	0 changesdirect
S 90 25922 \| 25922 · B 1 1153 \| 1153	11:46 Mendrisio station	0h27	12:13 Lugano	1 change
S 10 25122 \| 25122	12:04 Mendrisio station	0h20	12:24 Lugano, Stazione	0 changesdirect
S 10 25122 \| 25122 · B 1 1165 \| 1165	12:04 Mendrisio station	0h29	12:33 Lugano	1 change
RE 80 25818 \| 25818	12:18 Mendrisio station	0h16	12:34 Lugano, Stazione	0 changesdirect
RE 80 25818 \| 25818 · B 1 1167 \| 1167	12:18 Mendrisio station	0h25	12:43 Lugano	1 change
S 10 25770 \| 25770 · B 4 4134 \| 4134	12:34 Mendrisio station	0h31	13:05 Lugano	1 change
S 10 25770 \| 25770	12:34 Mendrisio station	0h20	12:54 Lugano, Stazione	0 changesdirect
RE 80 25518 \| 25518 · B 5 5195 \| 5195	12:41 Mendrisio station	0h25	13:06 Lugano	1 change
RE 80 25518 \| 25518	12:41 Mendrisio station	0h17	12:58 Lugano, Stazione	0 changesdirect
S 90 25924 \| 25924 · B 1 1177 \| 1177	12:46 Mendrisio station	0h28	13:14 Lugano	1 change
S 90 25924 \| 25924	12:46 Mendrisio station	0h21	13:07 Lugano, Stazione	0 changesdirect
S 10 25124 \| 25124	13:04 Mendrisio station	0h20	13:24 Lugano, Stazione	0 changesdirect
S 10 25124 \| 25124 · B 4 4144 \| 4144	13:04 Mendrisio station	0h31	13:35 Lugano	1 change
RE 80 25820 \| 25820 · B 1 1185 \| 1185	13:18 Mendrisio station	0h26	13:44 Lugano	1 change
RE 80 25820 \| 25820	13:18 Mendrisio station	0h16	13:34 Lugano, Stazione	0 changesdirect
S 10 25772 \| 25772	13:34 Mendrisio station	0h20	13:54 Lugano, Stazione	0 changesdirect
S 10 25772 \| 25772 · B 4 4150 \| 4150	13:34 Mendrisio station	0h31	14:05 Lugano	1 change
RE 80 25520 \| 25520	13:41 Mendrisio station	0h17	13:58 Lugano, Stazione	0 changesdirect
RE 80 25520 \| 25520 · B 5 5219 \| 5219	13:41 Mendrisio station	0h25	14:06 Lugano	1 change
S 90 25926 \| 25926	13:46 Mendrisio station	0h21	14:07 Lugano, Stazione	0 changesdirect
S 90 25926 \| 25926 · B 1 1195 \| 1195	13:46 Mendrisio station	0h28	14:14 Lugano	1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Mendrisio to Lugano

Switzerland

Trains from Mendrisio to Lugano run on average 14 times per day, taking around 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.

There are 13 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 15 km distance in 16m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £4

Distance

15 km

Average train duration

18m

Cheapest ticket price

£11

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

16m

First train

00:02

Last train

23:55

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £4

Train companies: SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Mendrisio to Lugano trainsSBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Mendrisio and Lugano from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

16m

Cheapest Price

£11

SBB frequency

13 a day

Luggage included

One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage included in ticket price

Luggage storage

Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at ends of carriages

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation possible according to ticket type conditions

Refund

Full refund provided for canceled trains

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Restaurant cars on long-distance trains, bistro service available. First class receives at-seat service

Seat reservation

Seat reservations optional in 2nd class for fee, included in 1st class tickets

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance services available with advance notice

Pets

Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs require half-price ticket. Guide dogs travel free

Quiet zone

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

12m

Cheapest Price

£19

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) frequency

50 a day

FAQs: Mendrisio to Lugano train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Mendrisio 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.

The train distance from Mendrisio to Lugano is 15 km.

Three to four days in Lugano allows visitors to explore its key attractions, enjoy the picturesque lake, hike surrounding mountains, and experience the local culture and cuisine.

In Lugano, you can enjoy scenic boat tours and lakeside promenades on Lake Lugano, with stunning views. Hike or take a funicular to Monte San Salvatore for breathtaking regional vistas. Explore vibrant local markets for a taste of Swiss culture, or visit the Hermann Hesse Museum in Montagnola. Stroll through Lugano's Old Town to discover charming shops and cafes. For the best sights, Monte Brè offers panoramic views of the Alps, while Parco Ciani provides walking paths and gardens. The LAC hosts cultural events, and Swissminiatur showcases miniature Swiss landmarks. Gandria, a lakeside village, features narrow streets and traditional architecture.

Yes, there is a direct train between Mendrisio and Lugano. The service operates 13 times per day, provided by SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS).

The train journey from Mendrisio to Lugano covers a distance of 15 km and takes approximately 16m. Trains run 14 per day.

Booking trains from Mendrisio to Lugano in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.

The first train from Mendrisio to Lugano leaves at 0:02.

The cost of a train ticket from Mendrisio to Lugano can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £11, while the average price tends to be around £11.

The cheapest way to get from Mendrisio to Lugano is by coach, costing approximately £4.

To get from Mendrisio to Lugano, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.

The last train from Mendrisio to Lugano departs at 23:55.

The train station in Mendrisio that goes to Lugano is Mendrisio station, and it arrives at Lugano, Stazione.

Trains from Mendrisio to Lugano run approximately 14 times per day.

Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Mendrisio to Lugano.

There is no night train service from Mendrisio to Lugano.

Yes, you can take the train from Mendrisio to Lugano.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Mendrisio and Lugano

Mendrisio

Lugano

The major train station for departures in Mendrisio is Capolago-Riva San Vitale. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Capolago-Riva San Vitale for your trip from Mendrisio to Lugano.

Capolago-Riva San Vitale Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Hotel

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

information

Address

6825 Mendrisio, Switzerland

Distance to city center

3 km

Mendrisio

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Via Stefano Franscini 1, 6850 Mendrisio, Switzerland

Phone Number

+41 91 641 21 21

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

Parking is available 24/7 in the nearby parking lot.

Dining

Ristorante Pizzeria Corona
Osteria Lanterna

Taxis

Outside the main entrance.

Accessibility

Ramps, restrooms.

CHF 1

Hotel

Hotel Coronado
Albergo Stazione Mendrisio
Hotel Milano

Lost and Found Office

Located in the main hall

Bike Parking

200 places, covered

Car Rental

Europcar

Information Desk

Located in the main hall

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for trains to Italy and regional destinations

Public transport options for Mendrisio

Train: S10, S40
Bus: Several lines available

Mendrisio, Via Stefano Franscini (Stazione) Accessibility

Amenities at train station

Accessibility

information

Address

6850 Mendrisio, Switzerland

Most popular train connections from Mendrisio

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Overview: Train from Mendrisio to Lugano

Train companies: SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Mendrisio to Lugano trainsSBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Mendrisio and Lugano from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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