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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Caen is to bus which costs €55 - €190 and takes 17h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Caen is to train and fly which takes 8h 10m and costs €70 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Caen?

No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Caen. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Caen via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Caen. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Caen via Basel Sbb, Gare de Lyon and Paris Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.

How far is it from Lugano to Caen?

The distance between Lugano and Caen is 1015 km. The road distance is 978.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Caen without a car is to train which takes 9h 59m and costs €80 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 9h 59m to get from Lugano to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Caen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lugano to Caen train from?

Lugano to Caen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.

Train or bus from Lugano to Caen?

The best way to get from Lugano to Caen is to train which takes 9h 59m and costs €80 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €190 and takes 17h 45m.

Where does the Lugano to Caen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lugano to Caen train arrive?

Lugano to Caen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Lugano to Caen?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Caen is 978 km. It takes approximately 10h 26m to drive from Lugano to Caen.

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

Book your Lugano to Caen train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 2676+ hotels available in Caen.

Lugano to Caen - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Lugano to Caen by train (Trenitalia, 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
best
1. Take the train from Lugano to Basel SBBEc
2. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to CaenK2+
9h 59m
€84–320
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano076 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Paris479
3. Take the bus from Paris to Caen774 / ...
17h 45m
€55–182
Drive 978.4 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Caen978.4 km
10h 26m
€170–245
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)MXP - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
8h 10m
€71–220
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich HbEc
2. Take the bus from Zurich Limmatstrasse to Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stop
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Caen - Bus Station
19h 2m
€106–177
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)MXP - ORY
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
8h 12m
€65–230
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Monza
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)LIN - ORY
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
8h 28m
€71–244
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Monza
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)LIN - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
8h 36m
€81–254
Train, train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Caen – Carpiquet Airport
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
3. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)LYS - CFR
9h 43m
€172–364
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Caen – Carpiquet Airport
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)MXP - CFR
13h 1m
€88–329
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)MXP - BVA
3. Take the bus from Aéroport Paris Beauvais to Saint Denis Université
4. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
9h 21m
€76–185

Lugano to Caen by train and subway

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9h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,014.6 km
Duration: 9h 59m

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

You can take a train from Lugano to Caen via Basel SBB, Basel Sbb, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Saint-Lazare, and Paris Saint-Lazare in around 9h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Caen via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Paris in around 17h 45m.

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