The average train between France and Lugano takes 8h 40m and the fastest train takes 6h 45m. 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.
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 9:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Gare de Lyon and take an average of 8h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from France to Lugano? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from France to Lugano. However, there are services departing from France station and arriving at Lugano station via Basel Sbb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
France to Lugano train services, operated by RATP Metro, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
France to Lugano train services, operated by RATP Metro, arrive at Lugano station.
The distance between France and Lugano is 547 km. The road distance is 776 km.
You can take a subway from Hôtel de Ville to Lugano via Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 8h 4m.