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

The cheapest way to get from Caen to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 100 and takes 17h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Caen to Lugano is to train and fly which takes 8h 23m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 210.

Is there a direct bus between Caen and Lugano?

No, there is no direct bus from Caen to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Lugano via Paris and Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Caen and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Caen to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Lugano via Saint-Lazare, Paris Gare De Lyon and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.

How far is it from Caen to Lugano?

The distance between Caen and Lugano is 1030 km. The road distance is 982.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Caen to Lugano without a car is to train via Zurich which takes 9h 39m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 270.

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

It takes approximately 9h 39m to get from Caen to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caen to Lugano bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Caen to Lugano train from?

Caen to Lugano train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), depart from Caen station.

Train or bus from Caen to Lugano?

The best way to get from Caen to Lugano is to train via Zurich which takes 9h 39m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 100 and takes 17h 55m.

Where does the Caen to Lugano bus arrive?

Caen to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

Where does the Caen to Lugano train arrive?

Caen to Lugano train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), arrive at Paris Saint-Lazare station.

Can I drive from Caen to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Lugano is 982 km. It takes approximately 10h 31m to drive from Caen to Lugano.

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

Book your Caen to Lugano train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Caen to Lugano bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 6297+ hotels available in Lugano.

Caen to Lugano - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Caen to Lugano by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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

Train via Zurich
best
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain K2+
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
9h 39m
CHF 173–262
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Caen to Parisbus 774 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
3. Take the bus from Milan to Luganobus
17h 55m
CHF 47–100
Drive 982.3 km
1. Drive from Caen to Luganocar 982.3 km
10h 31m
CHF 154–222
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane CDG - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
8h 26m
CHF 63–183
Train
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain K2+
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
10h 8m
CHF 81–287
Bus via Basel
1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stop to Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strassebus
3. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Luganobus
19h 40m
CHF 69–100
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ORY - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
8h 23m
CHF 58–204
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane CDG - LIN
3. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
8h 43m
CHF 68–206
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane ORY - LIN
3. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
8h 41m
CHF 59–217
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CDG - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain
8h 39m
CHF 150–399
Train, bus to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain
2. Take the bus from Paris Porte Maillot to Aéroport Paris Beauvaisbus
3. Fly from Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane BVA - BGY
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
10h 21m
CHF 86–244
Fly Caen – Carpiquet Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane CFR - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
9h 40m
CHF 66–288

Caen to Lugano by train and subway

37Weekly Services

9h 39mAverage Duration

CHF 173Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,029.5 km
Duration: 9h 39m

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

You can take a train from Caen to Lugano via Paris Saint-Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 9h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen to Lugano via Paris and Milan in around 17h 55m.

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