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

The cheapest way to get from Avignon to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 28 - SFr 95 and takes 11h 45m.

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 5m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 270.

Is there a direct bus between Avignon and Lugano?

No, there is no direct bus from Avignon station to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Avignon Le Pontet Bus Station and arriving at Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.

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 43m.

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 43m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 190.

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

It takes approximately 8h 43m 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 Union Ivkoni, depart from Avignon Le Pontet Bus 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 43m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 28 - SFr 95 and takes 11h 45m.

Where does the Avignon to Lugano bus arrive?

Avignon to Lugano bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano 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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Avignon to Lugano - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 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 43m
CHF 66–183
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Avignon Le Pontet Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3602 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus 076 / ...
11h 45m
CHF 28–92
Drive 522.3 km
1. Drive from Avignon to Luganocar 522.3 km
7h 26m
CHF 81–117
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 64–202
Train via Geneva
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Genevetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Genève to Locarnotrain Ic
9h 52m
CHF 121–256
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Avignon to Turinbus
2. Take the bus from Turin Porta Susa to Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2bus
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T2 to Luganotrain
14h 22m
CHF 47–83
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 5m
CHF 66–266
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 59m
CHF 85–265
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 49m
CHF 63–257

Avignon to Lugano by train

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8h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 747.5 km
Duration: 8h 43m

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 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Avignon Le Pontet Bus Station to Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 11h 45m.

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