There are 10 ways to get from Avignon to Lugano by train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, train, plane, or train (Trenitalia)
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Train
best- Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
8h 42mCHF 101–226Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stop to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus
11h 55mCHF 47–87Drive 522.4 km
- Drive from Avignon to Luganocar 522.4 km
7h 27mCHF 88–126Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
- Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane MRS - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
6h 23mCHF 66–203Train via Chambéry
- Take the train from Avignon Centre to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
9h 35mCHF 103–264Bus, train
- Take the bus from Avignon to Turinbus
- Take the bus from Turin to Milanbus 467 / ...
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T2 to Luganotrain S50
14h 24mCHF 54–91Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
- Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane LYS - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
6h 6mCHF 85–250Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MRS - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain
6h 56mCHF 139–446Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
- Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane MRS - LIN
- Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
8h 49mCHF 97–236Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train
- Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane MRS - BGY
- Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
7h 2mCHF 60–238
Avignon to Lugano by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Avignon to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 90 and takes 11h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Avignon to Lugano is to train and fly which takes 6h 6m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 250.
No, there is no direct bus from Avignon to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stop and arriving at Lugano via Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.
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 42m.
The distance between Avignon and Lugano is 747 km. The road distance is 522.4 km.
The best way to get from Avignon to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 8h 42m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 230.
It takes approximately 8h 42m to get from Avignon to Lugano, including transfers.
Avignon to Lugano bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stop station.
Avignon to Lugano train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Avignon Tgv station.
The best way to get from Avignon to Lugano is to train which takes 8h 42m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 90 and takes 11h 55m.
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 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stop to Lugano via Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 11h 55m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 85–300
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Zurich Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–320
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Milan Linate Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 100–210
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–65
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 13–21
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 13–21
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 13–21
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 13–21
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stop to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–12
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–65
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–10
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Avignon to Lugano bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station.
Avignon to Lugano train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Avignon to Lugano is 522 km. It takes approximately 7h 27m to drive from Avignon to Lugano.
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