The average train between Perpignan and Lugano takes 16h 14m and the fastest train takes 11h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Perpignan 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 Perpignan and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 12:02 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Perpignan is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Lugano at 3:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and take an average of 16h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Perpignan to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Perpignan station and arriving at Lugano station via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 14m.
Perpignan to Lugano train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Perpignan station.
Perpignan to Lugano train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Perpignan to Lugano train tickets online with TGV inOui, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Perpignan and Lugano is 606.5 km. The road distance is 935 km.
You can take a train from Perpignan to Lugano via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, and Milano Centrale in around 11h 45m.