The average train between Lugano and Lyon takes 10h 58m and the fastest train takes 6h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Lugano to Lyon. 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 twice daily between Lugano and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 2:02 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Lugano is at 9:02 PM which arrives into Lyon at 11:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 10h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Lugano station and arriving at Lyon station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 58m.
Lugano to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Lugano to Lyon train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Trenitalia.
The distance between Lugano and Lyon is 319.7 km. The road distance is 521 km.
You can take a train from Lugano to Lyon Part Dieu via Milano Centrale in around 7h 2m.
