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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Paris is to bus which costs €55 - €150 and takes 15h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Paris is to train and fly which takes 5h 42m and costs €55 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Paris?

No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Paris station. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station via Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Paris?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Paris. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Paris Gare De Lyon via Basel SBB and Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.

How far is it from Lugano to Paris?

The distance between Lugano and Paris is 773 km. The road distance is 743.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Paris without a car is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs €120 - €470.

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

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

Where do I catch the Lugano to Paris bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lugano to Paris train from?

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

Train or bus from Lugano to Paris?

The best way to get from Lugano to Paris is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs €120 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus via Basel, which costs €80 - €150 and takes 13h 50m.

Where does the Lugano to Paris bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lugano to Paris train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lugano to Paris?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Paris is 744 km. It takes approximately 8h 28m to drive from Lugano to Paris.

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

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Lugano to Paris - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Lugano to Paris by train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lugano to Basel SBBtrain Ic21 / ...
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
8h 8m
€127–468
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 5m
€56–141
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 (Bahnhof SBB) to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 50m
€80–145
Drive 743.8 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Pariscar 743.8 km
8h 28m
€129–186
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 44m
€63–189
Train via Zurich
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
8h 12m
€178–377
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
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 42m
€56–207
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Lugano to Monzatrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LIN - CDG
6h 4m
€79–263
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Take the train from Lugano to Monzatrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane LIN - ORY
5h 53m
€57–191
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)plane BGY - BVA
4. Take the bus from Aéroport Paris Beauvais to Paris Porte Maillotbus
7h 40m
€78–332
Train, train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta di Susatrain
3. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane TRN - CDG
7h 23m
€139–382

Lugano to Paris by train

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Distance: 773.4 km
Duration: 8h 8m

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

You can take a train from Lugano to Paris Gare De Lyon via Basel SBB, Mulhouse, and Mulhouse Ville in around 8h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station via Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) in around 13h 50m.

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