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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Paris is to bus via Basel which costs €70 - €130 and takes 14h 20m.

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 38m and costs €55 - €230.

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 10m.

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 10m and costs €120 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 8h 10m 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 10m and costs €120 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €130 and takes 14h 19m.

Where does the Lugano to Paris bus arrive?

Lugano to Paris bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano 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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How do I get a bus ticket from Lugano to Paris?

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Paris?

No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Paris. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Porte Maillot - Palais des Congrès via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Porte Maillot - Neuilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 19m.

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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 10m
€126–287
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
cheapest
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
€53–189
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Parisbus N410 / ...
14h 19m
€86–130
Drive 743.8 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Pariscar 743.8 km
8h 28m
€143–207
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 14m
€178–292
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
14h 20m
€73–123
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 38m
€59–225
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
€60–239
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 9m
€69–243
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hbtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane ZRH - CDG
6h 4m
€153–368
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 21m
€135–341

Lugano to Paris by train

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Distance: 773.4 km
Duration: 8h 10m

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 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Porte Maillot - Palais des Congrès via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Paris, and Porte Maillot - Neuilly in around 14h 19m.

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