What is the cheapest way to get from Avignon to Lugano?

The cheapest way to get from Avignon to Lugano is to bus via Grenoble which costs SFr 35 - SFr 80 and takes 11h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Avignon to Lugano?

The fastest way to get from Avignon to Lugano is to train and fly which takes 6h 7m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 260.

Is there a direct bus between Avignon and Lugano?

No, there is no direct bus from Avignon to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Avignon and arriving at Lugano via Grenoble and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Avignon and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Avignon to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Avignon Tgv and arriving at Lugano via Lyon Part Dieu and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.

How far is it from Avignon to Lugano?

The distance between Avignon and Lugano is 748 km. The road distance is 522.3 km.

How do I travel from Avignon to Lugano without a car?

The best way to get from Avignon to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 8h 46m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 240.

How long does it take to get from Avignon to Lugano?

It takes approximately 8h 46m to get from Avignon to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Avignon to Lugano bus from?

Avignon to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Avignon station.

Where do I catch the Avignon to Lugano train from?

Avignon to Lugano train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Avignon Tgv station.

Train or bus from Avignon to Lugano?

The best way to get from Avignon to Lugano is to train which takes 8h 46m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 240. Alternatively, you can bus via Grenoble, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 80 and takes 11h 48m.

Where does the Avignon to Lugano bus arrive?

Avignon to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Grenoble station.

Where does the Avignon to Lugano train arrive?

Avignon to Lugano train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Avignon to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Avignon to Lugano is 522 km. It takes approximately 7h 26m to drive from Avignon to Lugano.

How do I get a train ticket from Avignon to Lugano?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Avignon to Lugano?

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Where can I stay near Lugano?

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Avignon to Lugano - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Avignon to Lugano by train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, train, plane, or train (TGV)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
8h 46m
CHF 102–238
Bus via Grenoble
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Avignon to Grenoblebus
2. Take the bus from Grenoble to Milanobus
3. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus
11h 48m
CHF 38–79
Drive 522.3 km
1. Drive from Avignon to Luganocar 522.3 km
7h 26m
CHF 84–120
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane MRS - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
6h 22m
CHF 65–196
Train via Geneva
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Genevetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Genève to Locarnotrain Ic
9h 51m
CHF 202–537
Bus
1. Take the bus from Avignon to Turinbus N1719 / ...
2. Take the bus from Turin to Luganobus FlixBus N76 / ...
13h 40m
CHF 49–85
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane MRS - BGY
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
6h 54m
CHF 61–231
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane LYS - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
6h 7m
CHF 76–251
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane MRS - LIN
3. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
8h 39m
CHF 81–269
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MRS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain
6h 55m
CHF 143–419

Avignon to Lugano by train

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8h 46mAverage Duration

CHF 102Cheapest Price

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Distance: 747.6 km
Duration: 8h 46m

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

You can take a train from Avignon Tgv to Lugano via Lyon Part Dieu and Milano Centrale in around 8h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Avignon to Lugano via Grenoble and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 11h 48m.

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