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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Metz is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 7h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Metz is to drive which takes 6h 1m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Metz?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lugano and arriving at Metz - Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Metz?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Metz. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Metz Ville via Basel SBB, Offenburg Bahnhof and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

How far is it from Lugano to Metz?

The distance between Lugano and Metz is 550 km. The road distance is 512.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Metz without a car is to train via Strasbourg which takes 7h 8m and costs €70 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Lugano to Metz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Metz bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lugano to Metz train from?

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

Train or bus from Lugano to Metz?

The best way to get from Lugano to Metz is to train via Strasbourg which takes 7h 8m and costs €70 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 7h 35m.

Where does the Lugano to Metz bus arrive?

Lugano to Metz bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Metz - Bus Station.

Where does the Lugano to Metz train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lugano to Metz?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Metz is 512 km. It takes approximately 6h 1m to drive from Lugano to Metz.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Metz?

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Lugano to Metz - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Lugano to Metz 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 via Strasbourg
best
1. Take the train from Lugano to Basel SBBtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Metz Villetrain Tgv
7h 8m
€71–449
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Metz - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 35m
€40–75
Drive 512.2 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Metzcar 512.2 km
6h 1m
€91–132
Train to Zurich Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane ZRH - LUX
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Metz - Bus Stationbus
6h 34m
€168–544
Train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Basel SBBtrain Ic21 / ...
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Metz Villetrain Tgv
7h 9m
€87–394
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane MXP - LUX
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Metz - Bus Stationbus
7h 32m
€60–225
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Lugano to Seregnotrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane LIN - LUX
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Metz - Bus Stationbus
7h 55m
€58–281
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Stationbus
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane BGY - LUX
4. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Metz - Bus Stationbus
8h 3m
€59–333

Lugano to Metz by train

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7h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 550.1 km
Duration: 7h 8m

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

You can take a train from Lugano to Metz Ville via Basel SBB, Offenburg Bahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 7h 8m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lugano to Metz - Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost €40–75 and the journey takes 7h 35m.

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