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

The cheapest way to get from Paris to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 95 and takes 14h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paris to Lugano is to fly and train which takes 6h 10m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 170.

Is there a direct bus between Paris and Lugano?

No, there is no direct bus from Paris to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arriving at Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Paris and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Paris to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Paris Gare De Lyon and arriving at Lugano via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

How far is it from Paris to Lugano?

The distance between Paris and Lugano is 774 km. The road distance is 747.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Paris to Lugano without a car is to train via Basel which takes 6h 58m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Paris to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paris to Lugano bus from?

Paris to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where do I catch the Paris to Lugano train from?

Paris to Lugano train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Train or bus from Paris to Lugano?

The best way to get from Paris to Lugano is to train via Basel which takes 6h 58m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 95 and takes 14h 52m.

Where does the Paris to Lugano bus arrive?

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

Where does the Paris to Lugano train arrive?

Paris to Lugano train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Basel Sbb station.

Can I drive from Paris to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Lugano is 747 km. It takes approximately 8h 27m to drive from Paris to Lugano.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 4168+ hotels available in Lugano.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Paris to Lugano by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, train, or train (Trenitalia)

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 Basel
best
1. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ic21 / ...
6h 58m
CHF 61–221
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N729 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus 076 / ...
14h 52m
CHF 36–91
Drive 747.2 km
1. Drive from Paris to Luganocar 747.2 km
8h 27m
CHF 117–169
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane CDG - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
6h 14m
CHF 41–137
Train
1. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Re 80 / ...
8h 36m
CHF 62–131
Fly Paris Orly Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ORY - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
6h 10m
CHF 37–169
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane CDG - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
6h 31m
CHF 46–170
Fly Paris Orly Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane ORY - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
6h 28m
CHF 38–172
Bus to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Paris Porte Maillot to Aéroport Paris Beauvaisbus
2. Fly from Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane BVA - BGY
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
7h 52m
CHF 64–237
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Turin Caselle Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane CDG - TRN
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
7h 51m
CHF 119–319

Paris to Lugano by train

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6h 58mAverage Duration

CHF 61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 773.5 km
Duration: 6h 58m

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

You can take a train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lugano via Basel Sbb and Basel SBB in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 14h 52m.

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