The cheapest and fastest trains from Rome Termini to Lugano
Cheapest price
$105
Average price
$117
Fastest journey
4 h 58 m
Average duration
5 h 8 m
Trains per day
56
Distance
537 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rome Termini to Lugano is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome Termini to Lugano will cost around $117 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $105.
It's difficult to get from Rome Termini to Lugano without transferring at least once.
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FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9632+
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FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9610+
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FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9628+
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EuroCity 32Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Rome Termini to Lugano
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome Termini to Lugano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €23, and a train costs an average of €55.
Distance: 333 miles (537 km)
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€98 Average price | €52 Average price Cheapest | €96 Average price |
8h 12m Average total duration 7h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 23m Average total duration 8h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Rome Termini to Lugano train times
The table below shows live departures for Rome Termini to Lugano trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, November 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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9904+ EuroCity 178 | On time 4:40 AM Rome Termini | 6h10 | 10:50 AM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9904+ EuroCity 16 | On time 4:40 AM Rome Termini | 8h48 | 1:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9904+ EuroCity 150 | On time 4:40 AM Rome Termini | 6h48 | 11:28 AM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9966+ EuroCity 178 | On time 5:30 AM Rome Termini | 5h20 | 10:50 AM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9966+ EuroCity 150 | On time 5:30 AM Rome Termini | 5h58 | 11:28 AM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9908+ EuroCity 150 | On time 5:40 AM Rome Termini | 5h48 | 11:28 AM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9968+ EuroCity 16 | On time 6:05 AM Rome Termini | 7h23 | 1:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9968+ EuroCity 18 | On time 6:05 AM Rome Termini | 9h23 | 3:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9968+ EuroCity 150 | On time 6:05 AM Rome Termini | 5h23 | 11:28 AM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9610+ EuroCity 150 | 6:20 AM Rome Termini | 5h08 | 11:28 AM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9970+ EuroCity 18 | 6:30 AM Rome Termini | 8h58 | 3:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9970+ EuroCity 16 | 6:30 AM Rome Termini | 6h58 | 1:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9970+ EuroCity 150 | 6:30 AM Rome Termini | 4h58 | 11:28 AM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9972+ EuroCity 18 | 7:05 AM Rome Termini | 8h23 | 3:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9972+ EuroCity 16 | 7:05 AM Rome Termini | 6h23 | 1:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9972+ EuroCity 20 | 7:05 AM Rome Termini | 10h23 | 5:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9916+ EuroCity 18 | On time 7:40 AM Rome Termini | 7h48 | 3:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9916+ EuroCity 20 | On time 7:40 AM Rome Termini | 9h48 | 5:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9916+ EuroCity 16 | On time 7:40 AM Rome Termini | 5h48 | 1:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9974+ EuroCity 16 | On time 8:05 AM Rome Termini | 5h23 | 1:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9974+ EuroCity 20 | On time 8:05 AM Rome Termini | 9h23 | 5:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9974+ EuroCity 18 | On time 8:05 AM Rome Termini | 7h23 | 3:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9920+ EuroCity 20 | On time 8:43 AM Rome Termini | 8h45 | 5:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9920+ EuroCity 18 | On time 8:43 AM Rome Termini | 6h45 | 3:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9920+ EuroCity 32 | On time 8:43 AM Rome Termini | 9h45 | 6:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 510+ EuroCity 34 | 8:57 AM Rome Termini | 11h31 | 8:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 510 · Intercity 674+ EuroCity 32 | 8:57 AM Rome Termini | 9h31 | 6:28 PM Lugano FLP | 2 transfers | |
9976+ EuroCity 32 | On time 9:05 AM Rome Termini | 9h23 | 6:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9976+ EuroCity 18 | On time 9:05 AM Rome Termini | 6h23 | 3:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9976+ EuroCity 20 | On time 9:05 AM Rome Termini | 8h23 | 5:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9924+ EuroCity 20 | On time 9:40 AM Rome Termini | 7h48 | 5:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9924+ EuroCity 32 | On time 9:40 AM Rome Termini | 8h48 | 6:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9924+ EuroCity 18 | On time 9:40 AM Rome Termini | 5h48 | 3:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9978+ EuroCity 18 | On time 10:05 AM Rome Termini | 5h23 | 3:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9978+ EuroCity 32 | On time 10:05 AM Rome Termini | 8h23 | 6:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9978+ EuroCity 20 | On time 10:05 AM Rome Termini | 7h23 | 5:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9628+ EuroCity 18 | 10:20 AM Rome Termini | 5h08 | 3:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9928+ EuroCity 22 | On time 10:40 AM Rome Termini | 8h48 | 7:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9928+ EuroCity 32 | On time 10:40 AM Rome Termini | 7h48 | 6:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9928+ EuroCity 20 | On time 10:40 AM Rome Termini | 6h48 | 5:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9980+ EuroCity 22 | On time 11:10 AM Rome Termini | 8h18 | 7:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9980+ EuroCity 20 | On time 11:10 AM Rome Termini | 6h18 | 5:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9980+ EuroCity 32 | On time 11:10 AM Rome Termini | 7h18 | 6:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9632+ EuroCity 30 | 11:20 AM Rome Termini | 5h08 | 4:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9932+ EuroCity 32 | 11:40 AM Rome Termini | 6h48 | 6:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9932+ EuroCity 20 | 11:40 AM Rome Termini | 5h48 | 5:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9932+ EuroCity 22 | 11:40 AM Rome Termini | 7h48 | 7:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9982+ EuroCity 20 | 12:05 PM Rome Termini | 5h23 | 5:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9982+ EuroCity 22 | 12:05 PM Rome Termini | 7h23 | 7:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9982+ EuroCity 32 | 12:05 PM Rome Termini | 6h23 | 6:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
8134+ EuroCity 22 | On time 12:40 PM Rome Termini | 6h48 | 7:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
8134+ EuroCity 32 | On time 12:40 PM Rome Termini | 5h48 | 6:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9984+ EuroCity 32 | On time 1:10 PM Rome Termini | 5h18 | 6:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9984+ EuroCity 22 | On time 1:10 PM Rome Termini | 6h18 | 7:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9940+ EuroCity 22 | On time 1:40 PM Rome Termini | 5h48 | 7:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9986+ EuroCity 22 | 2:05 PM Rome Termini | 5h23 | 7:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rome Termini to Lugano
Trains from Rome Termini to Lugano run on average 6 times per day, taking around 7h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $68 (€55) but you can travel from only $28 (€23) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:00, the last at 21:00. The fastest train covers the 333 miles (537 km) distance in 4h 1m.
Distance 333 miles (537 km) |
Average train duration 7h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $68 (€55) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 1m |
First train 04:00 |
Last train 21:00 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Rome Termini to Lugano start from as low as $68 (€55) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $120 (€98) depending on the train type and class.
Journey Duration & Frequency
- On average there are 6 daily trains from Rome Termini to Lugano with 0 direct service.
- The fastest trains can take as little as 4h 1m but the average duration is 7h 42m
Train Operators
- Travel from Rome Termini to Lugano with Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity, Intercity Notte, and Regionale
- The most booked train company for this route on Omio is Frecciarossa.
- High-speed trains are available.
Stations & Schedule
- First train typically departs at 04:00 AM and the last at 09:00 PM
Train companies: Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Regionale from Rome Termini to Lugano trainsFrecciarossa, Italo, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Regionale trains will get you between Rome Termini and Lugano from $28 (€23). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Rome Termini to Lugano
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome Termini 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
Popular train stations from Rome Termini to Lugano
- Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 22:00
- Free WiFi in the station.
- Provided by KiPoint and located on Platform 24. Open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
- Acafe
- Moka Café
- Roadhouse Grill
- McDonald's
- Gusto
- Chef Express
- Coop Minimarket
- Mercato Centrale
- The Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is located next to Platform 1.
- Archi di Roma Guest House
- Gemma di Roma
- The Liberty Boutique Hotel
- Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 22:00
- Located near Platform 24.
- Metro lines: A (red), B (blue)
- Bus lines: 5, H, 38, 40 Express, 50 Express, 64, 66, 70, 75, 82, 90 Express, 92, 105, 150F, 223, 310, 590, 714, 910, C2, C3
- Tram lines: 5, 14
- Train lines: Italo, FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, EN, CNL, R, Leonardo Express
- 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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