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Nice to Lugano trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Nice and Lugano takes 9h 23m and the fastest train takes 6h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Nice 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 23m
Duration
387 km
Distance
CHF 52
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train (Trenitalia)

best
  1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centraletrain train Ic
  2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train Ec
7h 18m
CHF 38–74

Nice to Lugano train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Nice and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 7:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nice is at 5:50 PM which arrives into Lugano at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Ventimiglia and take an average of 9h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Nice to Lugano.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 386.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 23m

What companies run services between Nice, France and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Nice-Ville to Lugano via Ventimiglia and Milano Centrale in around 7h 18m.

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