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

The cheapest way to get from Nice to Lugano is to train which costs SFr 30 - SFr 45 and takes 9h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nice to Lugano is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 90.

Is there a direct bus between Nice and Lugano?

No, there is no direct bus from Nice to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Nice and arriving at Lugano via Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Nice and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Nice to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Nice-Ville and arriving at Lugano via Ventimiglia, Genova P.Za Principe and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

How far is it from Nice to Lugano?

The distance between Nice and Lugano is 391 km. The road distance is 389.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Nice to Lugano without a car is to train via Genoa which takes 7h 30m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 120.

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

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Nice to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nice to Lugano bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Nice to Lugano train from?

Nice to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Ventimiglia station.

Train or bus from Nice to Lugano?

The best way to get from Nice to Lugano is to train via Genoa which takes 7h 30m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 60 and takes 7h 55m.

Where does the Nice to Lugano bus arrive?

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

Where does the Nice to Lugano train arrive?

Nice to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Genova P.Za Principe station.

Can I drive from Nice to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Lugano is 389 km. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Nice to Lugano.

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

Book your Nice to Lugano train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 6297+ hotels available in Lugano.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Nice to Lugano by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Genoa
best
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centraletrain Ic
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
7h 30m
CHF 60–113
Train #2
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Gallaratetrain 3087
2. Take the train from Gallarate to Luganotrain S50
9h 31m
CHF 30–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nice to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N456 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milan to Luganobus FlixBus 076 / ...
7h 55m
CHF 31–58
Drive 389.4 km
1. Drive from Nice to Luganocar 389.4 km
4h 2m
CHF 61–88
Train
1. Take the train from Imperia to Saronnotrain Re 13
9h 16m
CHF 46–74

Nice to Lugano by train

119Weekly Trains

7h 30mAverage Duration

CHF 60Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 391.1 km
Duration: 7h 30m

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

You can take a train from Nice-Ville to Lugano via Ventimiglia, Genova P.Za Principe, and Milano Centrale in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nice to Lugano via Milan in around 7h 55m.

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