France to Lugano Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between France and Lugano takes 8h 48m and the fastest train takes 6h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from France to Lugano. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 48m
Duration: 776 km
Distance: CHF 197
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Basel

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Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ic21 / ...

8h 4m

CHF 115–272

France to Lugano train times

Trains run every 4 hours between France and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from France is at 6:13 PM which arrives into Lugano at 7:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Gare de Lyon and take an average of 8h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

7:13 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 44m • 2 changes
10:13 AM → 5:58 PM
7h 44m • 2 changes
12:12 PM → 7:58 PM
7h 45m • 2 changes
2:12 PM → 9:58 PM
7h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

7:10 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 47m • 2 changes
10:10 AM → 5:58 PM
7h 47m • 2 changes
12:11 PM → 7:58 PM
7h 46m • 2 changes
2:12 PM → 9:58 PM
7h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

7:10 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 47m • 2 changes
10:12 AM → 5:58 PM
7h 45m • 2 changes
12:12 PM → 7:58 PM
7h 45m • 2 changes
4:11 PM → 11:58 PM
7h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

7:13 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 44m • 2 changes
9:17 AM → 5:58 PM
8h 40m • 2 changes
12:12 PM → 7:58 PM
7h 45m • 2 changes
2:12 PM → 9:58 PM
7h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:13 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 44m • 2 changes
9:17 AM → 5:58 PM
8h 40m • 2 changes
12:12 PM → 7:58 PM
7h 45m • 2 changes
2:12 PM → 9:58 PM
7h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

7:13 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 44m • 2 changes
9:17 AM → 5:58 PM
8h 40m • 2 changes
12:12 PM → 7:58 PM
7h 45m • 2 changes
2:12 PM → 9:58 PM
7h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

7:13 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 44m • 2 changes
9:17 AM → 5:58 PM
8h 40m • 2 changes
12:12 PM → 7:58 PM
7h 45m • 2 changes
2:12 PM → 9:58 PM
7h 45m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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