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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 27 - SFr 60 and takes 8h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Lugano is to drive which takes 5h 11m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 110.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Lugano?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Lugano via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

How far is it from Lyon to Lugano?

The distance between Lyon and Lugano is 521 km. The road distance is 476.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Lyon to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Lugano bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lyon to Lugano train from?

Lyon to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Lugano?

The best way to get from Lyon to Lugano is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 27 - SFr 60 and takes 8h 20m.

Where does the Lyon to Lugano bus arrive?

Lyon to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Lyon to Lugano train arrive?

Lyon to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Lugano is 477 km. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Lyon to Lugano.

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

Book your Lyon to Lugano train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Lyon to Lugano bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 5810+ hotels available in Lugano.

Lyon to Lugano - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Lyon to Lugano by train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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 Lyon Part Dieu to Milano CentraleFr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to LuganoRe 80
6h 39m
CHF 53–134
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Milano, Autostazione LampugnanoN406 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano076 / ...
8h 20m
CHF 28–58
Drive 476.8 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Lugano476.8 km
5h 11m
CHF 77–110
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)LYS - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Lugano
5h 51m
CHF 64–171
Train via Geneva
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to GeneveTer
2. Take the train from Genève to LocarnoIc
8h 46m
CHF 100–282
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Turin Stura Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Turin Auchan Corso Giulio Cesare to Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T2 to Lugano
10h 12m
CHF 28–77
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)GVA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Lugano
6h 48m
CHF 149–439
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)GVA - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Lugano
7h 46m
CHF 81–293
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)LYS - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Lugano
8h 39m
CHF 85–234

Lyon to Lugano by train

14Weekly Trains

6h 39mAverage Duration

CHF 53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 520.8 km
Duration: 6h 39m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Lugano via Milano Centrale in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 8h 20m.

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