The cheapest and fastest trains from Portofino to Lugano
Cheapest price
£46
Average price
£46
Fastest journey
3 h 47 m
Average duration
3 h 47 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
190 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Portofino to Lugano is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Portofino to Lugano will cost around £46 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £46.
Of the 1 trains that leave Portofino 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 190 km distance in an average of 3 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 47 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 47 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 flight for Portofino to Lugano
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portofino to Lugano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £46. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £46, and a flight costs an average of £188.
Distance: 190 km
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Most popular Train | Flight |
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£46 Average Price Cheapest | £188 Average Price |
4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 10m Average total duration 12h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Portofino to Lugano
Trains from Portofino to Lugano run on average 13 times per day, taking around 3h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £46 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:14, the last at 19:30. The fastest train covers the 190 km distance in 3h 47m.
Distance 190 km |
Average train duration 3h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £46 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 47m |
First train 04:14 |
Last train 19:30 |
Train companies: Trenitalia from Portofino to Lugano trainsTrenitalia trains will get you between Portofino and Lugano from £46. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Portofino to Lugano train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Portofino 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 Portofino and Lugano
- 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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