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

The cheapest way to get from Paris to Lugano is to fly and train which costs SFr 40 - SFr 150 and takes 6h 9m.

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 9m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 150.

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 773 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 110 - SFr 390.

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 train from?

Paris to Lugano train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon 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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Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 6861+ hotels available in Lugano.

Paris to Lugano - 8 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Paris to Lugano by train (TGV), car, plane, train, train (Trenitalia), or bus

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 118–385
Fly Paris Orly Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane ORY - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
6h 13m
CHF 43–177
Drive 747.2 km
1. Drive from Paris to Luganocar 747.2 km
8h 27m
CHF 119–172
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 9m
CHF 45–148
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 107–173
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 11m
CHF 47–154
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 22m
CHF 52–191
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 56–177

Paris to Lugano by train

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6h 58mAverage Duration

CHF 118Cheapest Price

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Distance: 773.4 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.

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