Rome2Rio

Paris to Lugano trains

Find Transport to Lugano

View schedule

Trip Overview

The average train between Paris and Lugano takes 8h 40m and the fastest train takes 6h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Paris 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.

8h 40m
Duration
773 km
Distance
CHF 185
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Basel

best
  1. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain train Tgv
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain train Ic21 / ...
6h 58m
CHF 112–249

Paris to Lugano train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Paris and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 7:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paris is at 6:22 PM which arrives into Lugano at 9:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel Sbb and take an average of 8h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)13h 36m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

  •  → 

    TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 36m • 1 change

  •  → 

    TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 36m • 1 change

  •  → 

    TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 12m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

  •  → 

    TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 36m • 1 change

  •  → 

    TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 36m • 1 change

  •  → 

    TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 36m • 1 change

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)15h 36m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

  •  → 

    TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 36m • 1 change

  •  → 

    TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 32m • 1 change

  •  → 

    TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 36m • 1 change

  •  → 

    TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 36m • 1 change
  • Show more

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

  •  → 

    TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 36m • 1 change

  •  → 

    TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 32m • 1 change

  •  → 

    TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 36m • 1 change

  •  → 

    TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 36m • 1 change
  • Show more

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

  •  → 

    TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 36m • 1 change

  •  → 

    TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 32m • 1 change

  •  → 

    TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 36m • 1 change

  •  → 

    TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 36m • 1 change
  • Show more

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

  •  → 

    TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 36m • 1 change

  •  → 

    TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 36m • 1 change

  •  → 

    TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 36m • 1 change

  •  → 

    TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 36m • 1 change
  • Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Paris to Lugano? 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.

Map of how to get from Paris to Lugano.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 773.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 40m

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

You can take a train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lugano via Basel Sbb and Basel SBB in around 6h 58m.

Operators