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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Villars is to bus via Lyon which costs €35 - €70 and takes 10h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Villars is to drive which takes 5h 50m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Villars?

No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Villars. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Eglise Villars via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Lyon and Chateaucreux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Villars?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Villars. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Lycee S. Weil via Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu and Chateaucreux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

How far is it from Lugano to Villars?

The distance between Lugano and Villars is 586 km. The road distance is 522.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Villars without a car is to train which takes 8h 40m and costs €95 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from Lugano to Villars, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Villars bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lugano to Villars train from?

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

Train or bus from Lugano to Villars?

The best way to get from Lugano to Villars is to train which takes 8h 40m and costs €95 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus via Lyon, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 10h 43m.

Where does the Lugano to Villars bus arrive?

Lugano to Villars bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.

Where does the Lugano to Villars train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lugano to Villars?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Villars is 523 km. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Lugano to Villars.

Where can I stay near Villars?

There are 755+ hotels available in Villars.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Lugano to Villars 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
best
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
8h 40m
€97–194
Bus via Lyon
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Milanbus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lyonbus 480 / ...
3. Take the bus from Lyon to Saint-Étiennebus 747
10h 43m
€36–67
Drive 522.8 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Villarscar 522.8 km
5h 50m
€89–129
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
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain
7h 9m
€84–227
Bus
1. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 11m
€55–97

Lugano to Villars by train and tram

14Weekly Services

8h 40mAverage Duration

€97Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lugano to Villars.

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Distance: 586.4 km
Duration: 8h 40m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Villars, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?

You can take a train from Lugano to Lycee S. Weil via Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu, St Etienne Chateaucreux, and Chateaucreux in around 8h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Eglise Villars via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Lyon, Saint-Étienne, and Chateaucreux in around 10h 43m.

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