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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Lyon is to bus which costs €28 - €60 and takes 8h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Lyon is to drive which takes 5h 12m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Lyon via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

How far is it from Lugano to Lyon?

The distance between Lugano and Lyon is 521 km. The road distance is 472.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs €80 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Lugano to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Lyon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lugano to Lyon train from?

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

Train or bus from Lugano to Lyon?

The best way to get from Lugano to Lyon is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs €80 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €60 and takes 8h 20m.

Where does the Lugano to Lyon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lugano to Lyon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lugano to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Lyon is 473 km. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Lugano to Lyon.

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

Book your Lugano to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3673+ hotels available in Lyon.

Lugano to Lyon - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Lugano to Lyon 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
best
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Re80 / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
6h 54m
€82–206
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 076 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lyonbus 480 / ...
8h 20m
€28–59
Drive 472.6 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Lyoncar 472.6 km
5h 12m
€82–118
Train, fly
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, bus
1. Take the train from Lugano to Palézieuxtrain Ic
2. Take the train from Palézieux to Genèvetrain Ic
3. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus
8h 35m
€141–254

Lugano to Lyon by train

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6h 54mAverage Duration

€82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 520.9 km
Duration: 6h 54m

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

You can take a train from Lugano to Lyon Part Dieu via Milano Centrale in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Lyon via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 8h 20m.

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