The average train between Lugano and Nancy takes 9h 22m and the fastest train takes 7h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Lugano to Nancy. 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 Nancy. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Nancy at 1:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 9h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 18m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Lugano to Nancy? 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 Lugano to Nancy. However, there are services departing from Lugano station and arriving at Nancy station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.
Lugano to Nancy train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Nancy train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Nancy station.
Book your Lugano to Nancy train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Lugano and Nancy is 363.5 km. The road distance is 544 km.
You can take a train from Lugano to Nancy via Basel SBB, Basel SBB, Saint-Louis, St Louis, and Strasbourg in around 8h.