The cheapest and fastest trains from Rome to Lugano
Cheapest price
€116
Average price
€122
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 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 to Lugano will cost around €122 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €116.
It's difficult to get from Rome to Lugano without transferring at least once.
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FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9632+
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FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9628+
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Compare bus, train, and flight for Rome to Lugano
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome to Lugano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a flight costs an average of €59.
Distance: 537 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€107 Average price | €57 Average price Cheapest | €123 Average price |
7h 44m Average total duration 7h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 34m Average total duration 9h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Rome to Lugano train times
The table below shows live departures for Rome to Lugano trains for today, Tuesday, November 18. 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 | 5:30 AM Rome Termini | 5h20 | 10:50 AM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9966+ EuroCity 150 | 5:30 AM Rome Termini | 5h58 | 11:28 AM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9966+ EuroCity 16 | 5:30 AM Rome Termini | 7h58 | 1:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9968+ EuroCity 16 | 6:05 AM Rome Termini | 7h23 | 1:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9968+ EuroCity 18 | 6:05 AM Rome Termini | 9h23 | 3:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9968+ EuroCity 150 | 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 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 | |
9912+ EuroCity 16 | 6:40 AM Rome Termini | 6h48 | 1:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9972+ EuroCity 18 | On time 7:05 AM Rome Termini | 8h23 | 3:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9972+ EuroCity 16 | On time 7:05 AM Rome Termini | 6h23 | 1:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9972+ EuroCity 20 | On time 7:05 AM Rome Termini | 10h23 | 5:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9916+ EuroCity 18 | 7:40 AM Rome Termini | 7h48 | 3:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9916+ EuroCity 20 | 7:40 AM Rome Termini | 9h48 | 5:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9916+ EuroCity 16 | 7:40 AM Rome Termini | 5h48 | 1:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9974+ EuroCity 16 | 8:05 AM Rome Termini | 5h23 | 1:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9974+ EuroCity 20 | 8:05 AM Rome Termini | 9h23 | 5:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9974+ EuroCity 18 | 8:05 AM Rome Termini | 7h23 | 3:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9920+ EuroCity 20 | 8:43 AM Rome Termini | 8h45 | 5:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9920+ EuroCity 18 | 8:43 AM Rome Termini | 6h45 | 3:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9920+ EuroCity 32 | 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 | 9:05 AM Rome Termini | 9h23 | 6:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9976+ EuroCity 18 | 9:05 AM Rome Termini | 6h23 | 3:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9976+ EuroCity 20 | 9:05 AM Rome Termini | 8h23 | 5:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9924+ EuroCity 20 | 9:40 AM Rome Termini | 7h48 | 5:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9924+ EuroCity 32 | 9:40 AM Rome Termini | 8h48 | 6:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9924+ EuroCity 18 | 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 | 11:10 AM Rome Termini | 8h18 | 7:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9980+ EuroCity 20 | 11:10 AM Rome Termini | 6h18 | 5:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9980+ EuroCity 32 | 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 | On time 12:05 PM Rome Termini | 5h23 | 5:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9982+ EuroCity 22 | On time 12:05 PM Rome Termini | 7h23 | 7:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9982+ EuroCity 32 | On time 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 | 1:40 PM Rome Termini | 5h48 | 7:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
9986+ EuroCity 22 | On time 2:05 PM Rome Termini | 5h23 | 7:28 PM Lugano FLP | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, November 19 | |||||
![]() | 4:06 AM Rome | 10h22 | 2:28 PM Lugano | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rome to Lugano
Trains from Rome to Lugano run on average 6 times per day, taking around 7h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €69 but you can travel from only €21 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 537 km distance in 4h 1m.
Distance 537 km |
Average train duration 7h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price €69 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 1m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:55 |
Train companies: Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciabianca from Rome to Lugano trainsFrecciarossa, Italo, Intercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciabianca trains will get you between Rome and Lugano from €21. 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 to Lugano
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome 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 to Lugano
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with both short-term and long-term options.
- Ramen Bar Akira
- Eataly Roma
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Abitart
- Hotel San Anselmo
- Hotel Villa San Pio
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for regional and intercity trains
- Hall 2: platforms 6-11 for metropolitan services
- Metro: Line B
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 3
- Mon - Sun: 06:35 - 20:20
- Free, limited Wi-Fi available in the station for 15 minutes.
- Luggage lockers are located in the station lobby.
- Rock n’ Coffee Roma
- Arabian Kebab
- Ingredienti
- McDonald’s
- Numb's Bakery Café
- Accessible facilities include elevators and escalators.
- B&B Rome Tiburtina
- B&B Alba Domus Roma
- Hotel delle Province
- Mon - Sun: 06:35 - 20:20
- Located inside the main terminal.
- Metro lines: LB
- Bus lines: 62, 71, 111, 111F, 120F, 135, 163, 168, 211, 309, 409, n409, n041, C2, C3, Airport Shuttle
- Train lines: FR, FA, IC, REG, FL1, FL2, FL3
- 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 - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with access from Via Tuscolana.
- Ristorante Tuscolano
- Osteria del Cavaliere
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- B&B Hotel Roma Tuscolana San Giovanni
- Hotel Re di Roma
- Hotel Tuscolana
- Patriza’s Home
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to regional and local destinations
- Metro: Line A
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with access from Via di Monte Verde.
- Trattoria Da Enzo al 29
- Osteria der Belli
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel San Francesco
- Hotel Ripa Roma
- Hotel Santa Maria
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for regional and local trains
- Tram: Line 8
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with access from Via della Stazione di San Pietro.
- Ristorante La Vittoria
- Osteria dei Pontefici
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Starhotels Michelangelo Rome
- Hotel San Pietro
- Hotel Paolo II
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to various regional destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 19
- Metro: Closest station is Ottaviano on Line A
- 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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