The cheapest and fastest trains from Piacenza to Lugano
Cheapest price
£30
Average price
£33
Fastest journey
2 h 35 m
Average duration
2 h 36 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
121 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Piacenza to Lugano is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Piacenza to Lugano will cost around £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £30.
To travel from Piacenza to Lugano you need to make at least one change.
Regionale TTPER 2480+
EuroCity 2818:532h35Piacenza station21:28Lugano FLP£301One-way1 change
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2478+
EuroCity 12617:502h38Piacenza station20:28Lugano FLP£301One-way1 change
Regionale TRENORD 10858+
EuroCity 308:075h21Piacenza station13:28Lugano FLP£301One-way1 change
Regionale TRENORD 10866+
EuroCity 15212:073h21Piacenza station15:28Lugano FLP£301One-way1 change
Regionale TTPER 2452+
EuroCity 126:502h38Piacenza station9:28Lugano FLP£321One-way1 change
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2458+
EuroCity 147:532h35Piacenza station10:28Lugano FLP£341One-way1 change
Regionale TTPER 2480+
EuroCity 2818:532h35Piacenza station21:28Lugano FLP£301One-way1 change
Regionale TTPER 2472+
EuroCity 2214:532h35Piacenza station17:28Lugano FLP£331One-way1 change
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2478+
EuroCity 12617:502h38Piacenza station20:28Lugano FLP£301One-way1 change
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2474+
EuroCity 2415:502h38Piacenza station18:28Lugano FLP£331One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Piacenza to Lugano
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Piacenza to Lugano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £27.
Distance: 121 km
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£33 Average Price | £22 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 38m Average total duration 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Piacenza to Lugano train times
The table below shows live departures for Piacenza to Lugano trains for tomorrow, Friday 19 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale TTPER 2452+ EuroCity 12 | 6:50 Piacenza station | 2h38 | 9:28 Lugano FLP | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2458+ EuroCity 14 | 7:53 Piacenza station | 2h35 | 10:28 Lugano FLP | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 10858+ EuroCity 30 | 8:07 Piacenza station | 5h21 | 13:28 Lugano FLP | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466+ EuroCity 16 | 11:50 Piacenza station | 2h38 | 14:28 Lugano FLP | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 10866+ EuroCity 152 | 12:07 Piacenza station | 3h21 | 15:28 Lugano FLP | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470+ EuroCity 20 | 13:50 Piacenza station | 2h38 | 16:28 Lugano FLP | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 2472+ EuroCity 22 | 14:53 Piacenza station | 2h35 | 17:28 Lugano FLP | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2474+ EuroCity 24 | 15:50 Piacenza station | 2h38 | 18:28 Lugano FLP | 1 change | |
Intercity 608+ EuroCity 36 | 16:44 Piacenza station | 2h44 | 19:28 Lugano FLP | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2478+ EuroCity 126 | 17:50 Piacenza station | 2h38 | 20:28 Lugano FLP | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 2480+ EuroCity 28 | 18:53 Piacenza station | 2h35 | 21:28 Lugano FLP | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Piacenza to Lugano
Trains from Piacenza to Lugano run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:50, the last at 21:30. The fastest train covers the 121 km distance in 2h 29m.
Distance 121 km |
Average train duration 2h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 29m |
First train 6:50 |
Last train 21:30 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 49 days |
Train companies: Trenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Trenord from Piacenza to Lugano trainsTrenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Trenord trains will get you between Piacenza and Lugano from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Piacenza to Lugano train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Piacenza 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Piacenza and Lugano
- 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
- 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
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