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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Cannes is to bus which costs €20 - €80 and takes 8h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Cannes is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Cannes?

No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Cannes. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Gare SNCF Cannes via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Aéroport Terminal 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Cannes?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Cannes. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Cannes via Milano Centrale, Genova P.Za Principe and Ventimiglia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.

How far is it from Lugano to Cannes?

The distance between Lugano and Cannes is 422 km. The road distance is 421.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Cannes without a car is to train via Genoa which takes 8h 3m and costs €50 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Lugano to Cannes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Cannes bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lugano to Cannes train from?

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

Train or bus from Lugano to Cannes?

The best way to get from Lugano to Cannes is to train via Genoa which takes 8h 3m and costs €50 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €80 and takes 8h 15m.

Where does the Lugano to Cannes bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lugano to Cannes train arrive?

Lugano to Cannes train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Lugano to Cannes?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Cannes is 422 km. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Lugano to Cannes.

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

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Where can I stay near Cannes?

There are 11436+ hotels available in Cannes.

Lugano to Cannes - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Lugano to Cannes by train (Trenitalia), 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 Genoa
best
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano CentraleEc
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za PrincipeIc
3. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to VentimigliaIc
4. Take the train from Ventimiglia to CannesC3
8h 3m
€54–136
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano076 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 15m
€20–77
Drive 421.8 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Cannes421.8 km
4h 19m
€73–105
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)ZRH - NCE
7h 23m
€114–286
Train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Gallarate
2. Take the train from Gallarate to Ventimiglia
3. Take the train from Ventimiglia to CannesC3
9h 24m
€28–57
Bus via Turin
1. Take the bus from Lugano to TurinN76 / ...
2. Take the bus from Turin to Nice AirportN778 / ...
9h 35m
€27–92

Lugano to Cannes by train

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8h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 421.9 km
Duration: 8h 3m

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

You can take a train from Lugano to Cannes via Milano Centrale, Genova P.Za Principe, and Ventimiglia in around 8h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Gare SNCF Cannes via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Aéroport Terminal 1 in around 8h 15m.

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