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How to travel from Lugano to Ancona (città) by train

Want to find out more about taking the train from Lugano to Ancona (città)? Look no further.

There are around 21 trains per day running between Lugano and Ancona (città), which usually take 5 hours 39 minutes to complete the 278 miles (447 km) journey. It can take as little as 4 hours 31 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Ancona (città) from Lugano, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way.

You can save money on train tickets from Lugano to Ancona (città) if you book in advance. Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to compare ticket prices and get the cheapest fares.

Want to book your train tickets now? Just start a search with us today. If you want to find out more about the journey, read on for timetables (including first and last train times), FAQs and tips on how to book cheap train tickets.

Lugano to Ancona (città) by train

First train

01:26

Last train

20:00

Departure station

Lugano

Arrival station

Ancona (città)

Journey time

From 4h 31m

Distance

278 miles (447 km)

Frequency

21 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Train and bus operators

Flixbus

FAQs about the train journey from Lugano to Ancona (città)

Want to know more about your journey from Lugano to Ancona (città)? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How do I travel from Lugano to Ancona (città)?

You can get from Lugano to Ancona (città) by train in 5 hours and 39 minutes on average, with the fastest journeys taking just 4 hours and 31 minutes. You can also take the bus from Lugano to Ancona (città). Check out our Journey Planner for more details.

How long does the train from Lugano to Ancona (città) take?

The average journey time by train between Lugano and Ancona (città) is 5 hours and 39 minutes, with around 21 trains per day running on this route. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

What's the fastest journey time between Lugano and Ancona (città) by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Lugano to Ancona (città) is 4 hours and 31 minutes.

Can you take a train directly from Lugano to Ancona (città)?

No, there are no direct train services from Lugano to Ancona (città). Travelling from Lugano to Ancona (città) by train will require a minimum of 1 change.

Lugano to Ancona (città) train times

Check out the next trains departing from Lugano to Ancona (città) for Tuesday 24th June 2025. For the full train timetable/schedule, or to search for a later time or date, click here.
DepartsArrivesDuration
08:0613:345h 28m, 3 changes
08:3614:345h 58m, 2 changes
11:0015:314h 31m, 1 change
12:0016:344h 34m, 1 change
12:3017:335h 3m, 2 changes
13:0017:474h 47m, 1 change
13:3018:395h 9m, 2 changes
14:3019:315h 1m, 1 change
15:0020:425h 42m, 1 change
16:0021:425h 42m, 1 change

Cheap train tickets from Lugano to Ancona (città)

Book in advance

Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from Lugano to Ancona (città) by booking early.§

Be flexible with your travel times

Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.

Choose a slower or connecting train

On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!

Look out for special deals

Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.

For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.

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