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

The cheapest way to get from France to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 150 and takes 15h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from France to Lugano is to fly and train which takes 6h 16m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 180.

Is there a direct bus between France and Lugano?

No, there is no direct bus from France to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Châtelet and arriving at Lugano via Paris and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 33m.

Is there a direct train between France and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from France to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Hôtel de Ville and arriving at Lugano via Paris Gare De Lyon and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.

How far is it from France to Lugano?

The distance between France and Lugano is 789 km. The road distance is 747.2 km.

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

The best way to get from France to Lugano without a car is to train via Zurich which takes 7h 32m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 270.

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

It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from France to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the France to Lugano bus from?

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

Where do I catch the France to Lugano train from?

France to Lugano train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Train or bus from France to Lugano?

The best way to get from France to Lugano is to train via Zurich which takes 7h 32m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 150 and takes 15h 33m.

Where does the France to Lugano bus arrive?

France to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the France to Lugano train arrive?

France to Lugano train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from France to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between France to Lugano is 747 km. It takes approximately 8h 24m to drive from France to Lugano.

Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 5860+ hotels available in Lugano.

France to Lugano - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from France to Lugano by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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 Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich HbTgv
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to LuganoIc2 / ...
7h 32m
CHF 87–267
Fly Paris Orly Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)ORY - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Lugano
6h 16m
CHF 37–179
Bus
1. Take the bus from Paris to Milano, Autostazione LampugnanoN410 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano076 / ...
15h 33m
CHF 39–146
Drive 747.2 km
1. Drive from Paris to Lugano747.2 km
8h 24m
CHF 119–172
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)CDG - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Lugano
6h 18m
CHF 43–158
Train
1. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel SbbTgv
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to LuganoIc21 / ...
8h 3m
CHF 55–252
Train #2
1. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Milano CentraleFr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to LuganoRe 80
9h 47m
CHF 62–149
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)CDG - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Lugano
6h 27m
CHF 52–201
Fly Paris Orly Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)ORY - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Lugano
6h 25m
CHF 38–192

France to Lugano by subway and train

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7h 32mAverage Duration

CHF 87Cheapest Price

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Distance: 788.6 km
Duration: 7h 32m

What companies run services between France and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a subway from Hôtel de Ville to Lugano via Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 7h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Châtelet to Lugano via Porte Maillot - Neuilly, Paris, and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 15h 33m.

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