The average train between Lyon and Lugano takes 11h and the fastest train takes 6h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon 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 twice daily between Lyon and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 8:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 5:23 PM which arrives into Lugano at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 11h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu station and arriving at Lugano station via Milano Centrale station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.
Lyon to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Lugano station.
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The distance between Lyon and Lugano is 319.7 km. The road distance is 477 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Lugano via Milano Centrale in around 6h 33m.
