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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Lugano is to bus via Novara which costs SFr 30 - SFr 60 and takes 9h 9m.

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 15m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 120.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Lugano?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and arriving at Lugano via Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.

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 35m.

How far is it from Lyon to Lugano?

The distance between Lyon and Lugano is 521 km. The road distance is 476.7 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 35m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 35m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Lugano train from?

Lyon to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia, 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 35m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 29 - SFr 70 and takes 8h 26m.

Where does the Lyon to Lugano bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lyon to Lugano train arrive?

Lyon to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia, 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 15m 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 7189+ 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 (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, train, 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 Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Re80
6h 35m
CHF 77–157
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Milan to Luganobus FlixBus 076 / ...
8h 26m
CHF 29–65
Drive 476.7 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Luganocar 476.7 km
5h 15m
CHF 78–112
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane LYS - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
5h 51m
CHF 70–202
Train via Geneva
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Genève to Locarnotrain Ic
8h 50m
CHF 166–497
Bus via Novara
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Novarabus 1646
2. Take the bus from Novara to Luganobus FlixBus N474
9h 9m
CHF 33–56
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain
6h 54m
CHF 185–528
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane GVA - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
7h 50m
CHF 102–265
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane LYS - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
8h 27m
CHF 116–255

Lyon to Lugano by train

14Weekly Trains

6h 35mAverage Duration

CHF 77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 520.6 km
Duration: 6h 35m

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 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Lugano via Milan in around 8h 26m.

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