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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to France is to bus via Basel which costs €50 - €80 and takes 15h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to France is to train and fly which takes 5h 21m and costs €70 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and France?

No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to France. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Pont de l'Archevêché via Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and France?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to France. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Hôtel de Ville via Zürich HB, Mulhouse Ville and Gare de Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.

How far is it from Lugano to France?

The distance between Lugano and France is 788 km. The road distance is 743.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to France without a car is to train via Mulhouse which takes 8h 16m and costs €120 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 8h 16m to get from Lugano to France, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to France bus from?

Lugano to France bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lugano station.

Where do I catch the Lugano to France train from?

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

Train or bus from Lugano to France?

The best way to get from Lugano to France is to train via Mulhouse which takes 8h 16m and costs €120 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 14h 24m.

Where does the Lugano to France bus arrive?

Lugano to France bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.

Where does the Lugano to France train arrive?

Lugano to France train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Lugano to France?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to France is 743 km. It takes approximately 8h 27m to drive from Lugano to France.

Where can I stay near France?

There are 21087+ hotels available in France.

Lugano to France - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Lugano to France by train (TGV), bus, car, train, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

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 Mulhouse
best
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
8h 16m
€127–291
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane MXP - ORY
5h 47m
€39–190
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 076 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Parisbus N729
14h 24m
€74–114
Drive 743.1 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Pariscar 743.1 km
8h 27m
€128–184
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane MXP - CDG
5h 47m
€47–159
Train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Re80
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Fr
9h 7m
€80–290
Bus via Basel
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stopbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3635
15h 56m
€53–79
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane MXP - MRS
5h 22m
€65–194
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MXP - LYS
5h 21m
€71–192
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Take the train from Lugano to Seregnotrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane LIN - ORY
6h 9m
€42–185

Lugano to France by train and subway

34Weekly Services

8h 16mAverage Duration

€127Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lugano to France.

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Distance: 788.4 km
Duration: 8h 16m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and France?

You can take a train from Lugano to Hôtel de Ville via Zürich HB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Gare de Lyon in around 8h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Châtelet via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Paris, and Bibliothèque François Mitterrand in around 14h 24m.

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