Paris to Lugano Trains

Paris to Lugano trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Paris and Lugano takes 8h 31m 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 31m
Duration: 773 km
Distance: CHF 199
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ic21 / ...

6h 58m

CHF 115–282

Paris to Lugano train times

Trains run every 4 hours 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 7:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel Sbb and take an average of 8h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

7:22 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 36m • 1 change
10:22 AM → 5:58 PM
7h 36m • 1 change
12:22 PM → 7:58 PM
7h 36m • 1 change
2:22 PM → 9:58 PM
7h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:22 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 36m • 1 change
10:22 AM → 5:58 PM
7h 36m • 1 change
12:22 PM → 7:58 PM
7h 36m • 1 change
2:22 PM → 9:58 PM
7h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:22 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 36m • 1 change
10:22 AM → 5:58 PM
7h 36m • 1 change
12:22 PM → 7:58 PM
7h 36m • 1 change
4:22 PM → 11:58 PM
7h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:22 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 36m • 1 change
10:22 AM → 5:58 PM
7h 36m • 1 change
12:22 PM → 7:58 PM
7h 36m • 1 change
2:22 PM → 9:58 PM
7h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:22 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 36m • 1 change
10:22 AM → 5:58 PM
7h 36m • 1 change
12:22 PM → 7:58 PM
7h 36m • 1 change
2:22 PM → 9:58 PM
7h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:22 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 36m • 1 change
10:22 AM → 5:58 PM
7h 36m • 1 change
12:22 PM → 7:58 PM
7h 36m • 1 change
2:22 PM → 9:58 PM
7h 36m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:22 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 36m • 1 change
10:22 AM → 5:58 PM
7h 36m • 1 change
12:22 PM → 7:58 PM
7h 36m • 1 change
2:22 PM → 9:58 PM
7h 36m • 1 change
Show more

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