The average train between Pau and Lugano takes 16h 29m and the fastest train takes 11h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Pau 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 Pau and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 7:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pau is at 8:07 PM which arrives into Lugano at 1:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 16h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Pau to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Pau station and arriving at Lugano station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 29m.
Pau to Lugano train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Pau station.
Pau to Lugano train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Pau to Lugano train tickets online with TGV inOui, RATP Metro and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Pau and Lugano is 795 km. The road distance is 1,560 km.
You can take a train from Pau to Lugano via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Quai de la Gare, Paris Gare De Lyon, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 12h 28m.