The cheapest and fastest trains from Piacenza to Lugano
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£28
Fastest journey
2 h 24 m
Average duration
2 h 24 m
Trains per day
1
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 £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £28.
Of the 1 trains that leave Piacenza for Lugano 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 121 km distance in an average of 2 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 24 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 24 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 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 £16. 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 £16, and a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 121 km
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2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration 2h 50m 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 today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2458+ EuroCity 14 | 06:53 Piacenza station | 2h35 | 09:28 Lugano FLP | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2460+ EuroCity 178 | 07:53 Piacenza station | 2h57 | 10:50 Lugano FLP | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2462+ EuroCity 150 | 08:50 Piacenza station | 2h38 | 11:28 Lugano FLP | 1 change | |
EuroCity 30 | 09:59 Piacenza station | 2h29 | 12:28 Lugano FLP | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466+ EuroCity 16 | 10:50 Piacenza station | 2h38 | 13:28 Lugano FLP | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470+ EuroCity 20 | 12:50 Piacenza station | 2h38 | 15:28 Lugano FLP | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 2472+ EuroCity 22 | 13:53 Piacenza station | 2h35 | 16:28 Lugano FLP | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2474+ EuroCity 24 | 14:50 Piacenza station | 2h38 | 17:28 Lugano FLP | 1 change | |
Intercity 608+ EuroCity 306 | 15:44 Piacenza station | 2h44 | 18:28 Lugano FLP | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2478+ EuroCity 126 | 16:50 Piacenza station | 2h38 | 19:28 Lugano FLP | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 2480+ EuroCity 28 | 17:53 Piacenza station | 2h35 | 20:28 Lugano FLP | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Piacenza to Lugano
Trains from Piacenza to Lugano run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:50, the last at 19:30. The fastest train covers the 121 km distance in 2h 24m.
Distance 121 km |
Average train duration 2h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 24m |
First train 06:50 |
Last train 19:30 |
Train companies: Trenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity, Intercity, Frecciarossa from Piacenza to Lugano trainsTrenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity, Intercity, Frecciarossa trains will get you between Piacenza and Lugano from £14. 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
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