The average train between Lugano and France takes 12h 16m and the fastest train takes 7h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Lugano to France. 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 4 times a day between Lugano and France. The earliest departure is at 9:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 9:30 PM which arrives into France at 3:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Zuerich Hb and take an average of 12h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lugano to France. However, there are services departing from Lugano station and arriving at Paris Gare De Lyon station via Zuerich Hb station and Mulhouse station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 16m.
Lugano to France train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to France train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.
The distance between Lugano and France is 547 km. The road distance is 744 km.
You can take a train from Lugano to Hôtel de Ville via Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Gare de Lyon in around 8h 22m.
