Rennes to Lugano Trains

Rennes to Lugano trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rennes and Lugano takes 12h 30m and the fastest train takes 9h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Rennes 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.

12h 30m
Duration: 1,135 km
Distance: CHF 259
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Paris

best

Take the train from Rennes to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec

9h 56m

CHF 173–350

Rennes to Lugano train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Rennes and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rennes is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Lugano at 1:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 12h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

3:35 PM → 9:58 AM
Arrives next day
18h 23m • 3 changes
9:35 PM → 1:58 PM
Arrives next day
16h 23m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:48 AM → 5:58 PM
10h 10m • 3 changes
10:04 AM → 7:58 PM
9h 54m • 3 changes
12:05 PM → 9:58 PM
9h 53m • 3 changes
1:35 PM → 11:58 PM
10h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

10:35 PM → 1:58 PM
Arrives next day
15h 23m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

7:00 AM → 5:58 PM
10h 58m • 3 changes
10:12 AM → 7:58 PM
9h 46m • 3 changes
11:35 AM → 9:58 PM
10h 23m • 3 changes
1:35 PM → 11:58 PM
10h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

7:00 AM → 5:58 PM
10h 58m • 3 changes
10:12 AM → 7:58 PM
9h 46m • 3 changes
11:35 AM → 9:58 PM
10h 23m • 3 changes
1:35 PM → 11:58 PM
10h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

7:00 AM → 5:58 PM
10h 58m • 3 changes
10:12 AM → 7:58 PM
9h 46m • 3 changes
11:35 AM → 9:58 PM
10h 23m • 3 changes
1:35 PM → 11:58 PM
10h 23m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rennes 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.

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

You can take a train from Rennes to Lugano via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Quai de la Gare, Paris Gare De Lyon, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 9h 56m.

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