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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Reims is to bus via Zurich which costs €35 - €60 and takes 11h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Reims is to train and fly which takes 7h 18m and costs €50 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Reims?

No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Reims station. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Reims Central Train Station via Zurich Limmatstrasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Reims?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Reims. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Reims via Basel SBB, Strasbourg and Champagne-Ardenne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

How far is it from Lugano to Reims?

The distance between Lugano and Reims is 702 km. The road distance is 649 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Reims without a car is to train which takes 8h 34m and costs €110 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 8h 34m to get from Lugano to Reims, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Reims bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lugano to Reims train from?

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

Train or bus from Lugano to Reims?

The best way to get from Lugano to Reims is to train which takes 8h 34m and costs €110 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus via Zurich, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 11h 50m.

Where does the Lugano to Reims bus arrive?

Lugano to Reims bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Lugano to Reims train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lugano to Reims?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Reims is 649 km. It takes approximately 7h 35m to drive from Lugano to Reims.

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

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Where can I stay near Reims?

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Lugano to Reims - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Lugano to Reims 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
best
1. Take the train from Lugano to Basel SBBEc
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to StrasbourgTer
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Champagne-ArdenneTgv
8h 34m
€114–381
Bus via Zurich
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Zurich Bus Station401 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Limmatstrasse to Reims Central Train StationUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3635
11h 50m
€35–59
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lugano to Basel SBBIc21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Reims Central Train StationUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3635
10h 54m
€39–136
Drive 649 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Reims649 km
7h 35m
€114–164
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)MXP - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Champagne-Ardenne
7h 18m
€54–232
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lugano to ColmarBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Colmar to Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train StationBlaBlaCar Bus
12h 35m
€62–87
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)MXP - ORY
3. Take the train from Paris Est to Reims
7h 42m
€69–249
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Monza
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)LIN - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Champagne-Ardenne
7h 44m
€65–275
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Monza
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)LIN - ORY
3. Take the train from Paris Est to Reims
7h 58m
€76–272
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Luxembourg, train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Luxembourg (LUX)MXP - LUX
3. Take the train from Thionville to Champagne-Ardenne
9h 22m
€92–334

Lugano to Reims by train and foot

3Weekly Services

8h 34mAverage Duration

€114Cheapest Price

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Distance: 702.4 km
Duration: 8h 34m

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

You can take a train from Lugano to Reims via Basel SBB, Basel SBB, Strasbourg, and Champagne-Ardenne in around 8h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Reims Central Train Station via Zurich Bus Station and Zurich Limmatstrasse in around 11h 50m.

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