The Lugano train station is a convenient hub for exploring the Ticino region of southern Switzerland.

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⏱️ Check the current train schedule on SBB.ch

This train station is on a hill above the Lugano old town. To access the city, you can ride a funicular train or walk down stairs.

Travel times

To Ticino region cities:

• Locarno: 33 mins / direct trains every 30 mins

• Bellinzona: 18 mins / direct trains every 15-30 mins

To Italy

• Lake Como (Como S. Giovanni): 35-45 mins / direct trains every 30 mins or so

• Milan city (Milano Centrale): 1h17 / direct trains every 30 mins

• Milan airport (Malpensa Aeroporto): 1h35 / direct trains hourly

To Swiss cities:

• Zürich city (Zürich HB): 1h57 mins / direct trains hourly

• Lucerne city (Luzern): 1h43 / direct trains every 2 hours, or one change in Arth-Goldau

• Interlaken (Interlaken Ost): 3h43 / one change in Lucerne

• Zermatt: 5h18 / via Locarno, Domodossola, Brig (3-4 changes)

• Chur: 2h35 / 1 change, bus from Bellinzona

Tickets

You can purchase train tickets at the ticket office in the station, ticket machines, and via SBB website or mobile app.

Train journeys from Bern to Swiss destinations are free with Swiss Travel Pass, Eurail, and Interrail passes. Discounted 50% with Swiss Half Fare Card.

Services at this station

Lockers: This train station has 120 lockers of different sizes, including 30 XXL lockers 52.5 x 85.5 x 94.5 cm.

Shopping: This station has a few shops including a convenience store, pharmacy, kiosk, and a couple cafes.

Toilets: There is a toilet near the main entrance.

Accessibility: This station has a ramp and elevator to travel between tracks and the main entrance.

See all services at Lugano station.