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France to Lugano trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between France and Lugano takes 9h 8m and the fastest train takes 6h 48m. 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.

9h 8m
Duration
776 km
Distance
CHF 212
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Basel

best
  1. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain train Tgv
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain train Ic21 / ...
8h 1m
CHF 120–432

France to Lugano train times

Trains run 4 times a day between France and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from France is at 6:12 PM which arrives into Lugano at 10:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Gare de Lyon and take an average of 9h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from France to Lugano.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 775.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 8m

What companies run services between France and Lugano, Switzerland?

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 1m.

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