There are 9 ways to get from Lugano to Lorient by train (Trenitalia, TGV), train, bus, car, 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 Paris
best- Take the train from Lugano to Ringsheim/Europa-Parktrain Ec
- Take the train from Ringsheim/Europa-Park to Paris Esttrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Lorienttrain Tgv
11h 50m€267–440Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lyonbus 729 / ...
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Lorient - Échange Bus Stationbus
21h 1m€78–168Train, bus
- Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Parisbus
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lorientbus
20h 48m€147–231Drive 1,208.8 km
- Drive from Lugano to Lorientcar 1,208.8 km
12h 44m€218–315Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane MXP - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to Lorienttrain
8h 52m€87–269Train
- Take the train from Lugano to Basel SBBtrain Ec
- Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Lorienttrain Tgv
12h 53m€216–464Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, train
- Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane MXP - RNS
- Take the train from Rennes to Lorienttrain
9h 42m€230–476Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Brest Bretagne Airport, train
- Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane MXP - BES
- Take the train from Brest to Lorienttrain
10h 54m€116–299Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Brest Bretagne Airport, train
- Take the train from Lugano to Monzatrain
- Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane LIN - BES
- Take the train from Brest to Lorienttrain
11h 15m€177–473
Lugano to Lorient by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Lorient is to bus which costs €75 - €170 and takes 21h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Lugano to Lorient is to train and fly which takes 8h 52m and costs €85 - €270.
No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Lorient station. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Lorient - Échange Bus Station via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Lyon - Gerland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Lorient. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Lorient via Ringsheim/Europa-Park, Gare de l'Est and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.
The distance between Lugano and Lorient is 1396 km. The road distance is 1208.8 km.
The best way to get from Lugano to Lorient without a car is to train via Paris which takes 11h 50m and costs €260 - €440.
It takes approximately 11h 50m to get from Lugano to Lorient, including transfers.
Lugano to Lorient bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Lorient train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Lugano station.
The best way to get from Lugano to Lorient is to train via Paris which takes 11h 50m and costs €260 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €170 and takes 21h 1m.
What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Lorient, France?
You can take a train from Lugano to Lorient via Ringsheim/Europa-Park, Paris Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 11h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Lorient - Échange Bus Station via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Lyon - Gerland Bus Station in around 21h 1m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–310
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–480
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–460
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–550
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Lugano to Ringsheim/Europa-Park
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €90–130
- 2nd Class
- €75–110
Train from Lugano to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €75–110
- 2nd Class
- €55–80
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lorient
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Lorient - Échange Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65–100
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Lugano to Lorient bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Lugano to Lorient train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Ringsheim/Europa-Park station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Lorient is 1209 km. It takes approximately 12h 44m to drive from Lugano to Lorient.
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