The cheapest and fastest trains from Trieste to Lugano
Cheapest price
£74
Average price
£76
Fastest journey
6 h 1 m
Average duration
7 h 14 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
376 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Trieste to Lugano is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Trieste to Lugano will cost around £76 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £74.
Of the 3 trains that leave Trieste for Lugano every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 376 km distance in an average of 7 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 1 m .
The slowest trains will take 9 h 7 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, coach and flight for Trieste to Lugano
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Trieste to Lugano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £31, and a flight costs an average of £85.
Distance: 376 km
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Live departures
Trieste to Lugano train times
The table below shows live departures for Trieste 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Intercity 594+ EuroCity 306 | 12:27 Trieste Centrale | 6h01 | 18:28 Lugano FLP | 1 change | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
![]() | 03:16 Trieste | 6h34 | 09:50 Lugano | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:21 Trieste | 9h07 | 14:28 Lugano | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Trieste to Lugano
Trains from Trieste to Lugano run on average 3 times per day, taking around 6h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £44 but you can travel from only £31 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:26, the last at 17:30. The fastest train covers the 376 km distance in 6h 1m.
Distance 376 km |
Average train duration 6h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £44 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 6h 1m |
First train 04:26 |
Last train 17:30 |
Train companies: Trenitalia, Frecciarossa from Trieste to Lugano trainsTrenitalia, Frecciarossa trains will get you between Trieste and Lugano from £31. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trieste to Lugano train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Trieste 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 Trieste and Lugano
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available from Piazza della Libertà.
- Buffet da Pepi
- Trattoria Nerodiseppia
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste
- Hotel Continentale
- NH Trieste
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-8 for trains to Italy, Slovenia, and Austria
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 2
- Taxi services available
- 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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