- Must visit
Museo di Santa Giulia
Brescia’s main city museum complex inside a former monastery, covering Roman finds, Lombard heritage, and art across centuries. It is one of the city’s signature cultural visits.
Cheapest price
$45
Average price
$54
Fastest journey
2 h 21 m
Average duration
2 h 25 m
Trains per day
49
Distance
112 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lugano to Brescia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lugano to Brescia will cost around $54 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $45.
Of the 49 trains that leave Lugano for Brescia on Fri, Jun 26, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 26 the direct trains cover the 112 km distance in an average of 2 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 21 m .
On Fri, Jun 26 the slowest trains will take 2 h 41 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.
EuroCity 173+
Regionale TRENORD 2641 · S31 TRENORD 20976
EuroCity 27+
Regionale TRENORD 2645
EuroCity 21+
Regionale TRENORD 2635
EuroCity 151+
Regionale TRENORD 2633
EuroCity 173+
Regionale TRENORD 2641
EuroCity 31
EuroCity 123+
FRECCIAROSSA 9757
EuroCity 21+
FRECCIAROSSA 9749
EuroCity 19+
FRECCIAROSSA 9737
EuroCity 21+
8993Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lugano to Brescia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 69 miles (112 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$47 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $98 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lugano to Brescia:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lugano to Brescia costing on average $47 (€39).
Other travel options to Brescia take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 37m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Trenitalia.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Lugano to Brescia trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EuroCity 11+ 8987 | On time 8:30 AM Lugano FLP | 6h41 | 3:11 PM Brescia station | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 11+ 8983 | On time 8:30 AM Lugano FLP | 4h41 | 1:11 PM Brescia station | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 11+ 8981 | On time 8:30 AM Lugano FLP | 3h41 | 12:11 PM Brescia station | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 13+ 8983 | On time 9:30 AM Lugano FLP | 3h41 | 1:11 PM Brescia station | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 13+ 8981 | On time 9:30 AM Lugano FLP | 2h41 | 12:11 PM Brescia station | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 13+ 8987 | On time 9:30 AM Lugano FLP | 5h41 | 3:11 PM Brescia station | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 31 | 10:30 AM Lugano FLP | 2h21 | 12:51 PM Brescia station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 31+ 8987 | On time 10:30 AM Lugano FLP | 4h41 | 3:11 PM Brescia station | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 31+ 8983 | On time 10:30 AM Lugano FLP | 2h41 | 1:11 PM Brescia station | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 31+ 8993 | On time 10:30 AM Lugano FLP | 7h41 | 6:11 PM Brescia station | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 15+ Regionale TRENORD 2627 · S31 TRENORD 20948 | 11:30 AM Lugano FLP | 3h19 | 2:49 PM Brescia Borgo San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
EuroCity 15+ 8995 | On time 11:30 AM Lugano FLP | 7h41 | 7:11 PM Brescia station | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 15+ Regionale TRENORD 2627 | 11:30 AM Lugano FLP | 3h01 | 2:31 PM Brescia station | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 15+ 8993 | On time 11:30 AM Lugano FLP | 6h41 | 6:11 PM Brescia station | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 15+ 8987 | On time 11:30 AM Lugano FLP | 3h41 | 3:11 PM Brescia station | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 153+ Regionale TRENORD 2629 · S31 TRENORD 20952 | 12:30 PM Lugano FLP | 3h19 | 3:49 PM Brescia Borgo San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
EuroCity 153+ Regionale TRENORD 2629 | 12:30 PM Lugano FLP | 3h01 | 3:31 PM Brescia station | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 19+ Regionale TRENORD 2631 · S31 TRENORD 20956 | 1:30 PM Lugano FLP | 3h19 | 4:49 PM Brescia Borgo San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
EuroCity 19+ Regionale TRENORD 2631 | 1:30 PM Lugano FLP | 3h01 | 4:31 PM Brescia station | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 19+ FRECCIAROSSA 9737 | 1:30 PM Lugano FLP | 2h21 | 3:51 PM Brescia station | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 19+ 8997 | 1:30 PM Lugano FLP | 6h41 | 8:11 PM Brescia station | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 19+ 8993 | On time 1:30 PM Lugano FLP | 4h41 | 6:11 PM Brescia station | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 19+ 8995 | On time 1:30 PM Lugano FLP | 5h41 | 7:11 PM Brescia station | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 151+ Regionale TRENORD 2633 · S31 TRENORD 20960 | 2:30 PM Lugano FLP | 3h19 | 5:49 PM Brescia Borgo San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
EuroCity 151+ Regionale TRENORD 2633 | 2:30 PM Lugano FLP | 3h01 | 5:31 PM Brescia station | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 151+ 8993 | On time 2:30 PM Lugano FLP | 3h41 | 6:11 PM Brescia station | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 151+ 8997 | 2:30 PM Lugano FLP | 5h41 | 8:11 PM Brescia station | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 151+ 8995 | On time 2:30 PM Lugano FLP | 4h41 | 7:11 PM Brescia station | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 21+ Regionale TRENORD 2635 · S31 TRENORD 20964 | 3:30 PM Lugano FLP | 3h19 | 6:49 PM Brescia Borgo San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
EuroCity 21+ Regionale TRENORD 2235 · Regionale TRENORD 10905 | 3:30 PM Lugano FLP | 2h57 | 6:27 PM Brescia station | 2 transfers | |
EuroCity 21+ Regionale TRENORD 2635 | 3:30 PM Lugano FLP | 3h01 | 6:31 PM Brescia station | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 21+ FRECCIAROSSA 9749 | 3:30 PM Lugano FLP | 2h21 | 5:51 PM Brescia station | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 21+ 8997 | 3:30 PM Lugano FLP | 4h41 | 8:11 PM Brescia station | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 21+ 8993 | On time 3:30 PM Lugano FLP | 2h41 | 6:11 PM Brescia station | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 21+ 8995 | On time 3:30 PM Lugano FLP | 3h41 | 7:11 PM Brescia station | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 37+ Regionale TRENORD 10937 · S31 TRENORD 21966 | 4:30 PM Lugano FLP | 2h51 | 7:21 PM Brescia Borgo San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
EuroCity 37+ Regionale TRENORD 10937 | 4:30 PM Lugano FLP | 2h43 | 7:13 PM Brescia station | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 123+ Regionale TRENORD 2639 | 5:30 PM Lugano FLP | 3h01 | 8:31 PM Brescia station | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 123+ FRECCIAROSSA 9757 | 5:30 PM Lugano FLP | 2h21 | 7:51 PM Brescia station | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 123+ 8997 | 5:30 PM Lugano FLP | 2h41 | 8:11 PM Brescia station | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 123+ Regionale TRENORD 2639 · S31 TRENORD 20972 | 5:30 PM Lugano FLP | 3h19 | 8:49 PM Brescia Borgo San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
EuroCity 123+ 9944 | On time 5:30 PM Lugano FLP | 5h06 | 10:36 PM Brescia station | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 173+ Regionale TRENORD 2641 · S31 TRENORD 20976 | 6:10 PM Lugano FLP | 3h39 | 9:49 PM Brescia Borgo San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
EuroCity 173+ Regionale TRENORD 2641 | 6:10 PM Lugano FLP | 3h21 | 9:31 PM Brescia station | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 173+ 9944 | On time 6:10 PM Lugano FLP | 4h26 | 10:36 PM Brescia station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Lugano to Brescia run on average 24 times per day, taking around 2h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $37 (€31) but you can travel from only $17 (€14) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:25, the last at 21:30. The fastest train covers the 69 miles (112 km) distance in 2h 21m.
Distance 69 miles (112 km) |
Average train duration 2h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€31) |
Trains per day 24 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 21m |
First train 3:25 AM |
Last train 9:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 63 days |
Discover the best of Brescia — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Brescia trip today.
Brescia’s main city museum complex inside a former monastery, covering Roman finds, Lombard heritage, and art across centuries. It is one of the city’s signature cultural visits.
An archaeological museum area integrated with Roman ruins, including the Capitolium and sanctuary remains. It is essential for understanding ancient Brixia.
The city’s principal art gallery, known for paintings from the Renaissance to later periods, with strong collections linked to Brescia and Lombardy.
The city’s most elegant square, lined with historic buildings and arcades. It is a natural base for walking, photography, and experiencing central Brescia.
The square connecting the Old and New Cathedrals, central to Brescia’s religious and historic identity. It is one of the essential stops in the old town.
The green hill area around the castle offers panoramic walks, open spaces, and one of the best viewpoints over the city. It is especially popular at sunset.
Traditional stuffed pasta from the Brescia area, usually filled with meat, cheese, breadcrumbs, and herbs, then dressed with melted butter and sage. It is one of the city’s best-known festive dishes.
A classic Brescian roast of skewered meats, slowly cooked for hours with butter and sage. It is a signature Sunday and celebration dish in the province.
Beef braised slowly in olive oil, anchovy, and aromatics, served very tender. Though linked especially to nearby Rovato, it is a famous traditional dish across the Brescia area.
An established restaurant known for refined Italian cuisine, quality ingredients, and an elegant setting suitable for a more upscale meal in Brescia.
A well-known traditional trattoria in Brescia, appreciated for local Brescian cooking, handmade pasta, and a warm, classic atmosphere.
Historic, casual osteria-style venue known for local specialties, cured meats, simple traditional dishes, and a lively old-town atmosphere.
Generally moderate by Italian standards. Cafes and casual meals are reasonable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not required, but leaving EUR 1-2 at cafes or 5-10% for very good restaurant service is appreciated. Round up taxi fares.
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Brescia Railway Station, Brescia -> Piazza Della Loggia, Brescia
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lugano to Brescia 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 Brescia, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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