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

The cheapest way to get from Poitiers to Lugano is to bus via Bordeaux which costs SFr 45 - SFr 120 and takes 20h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poitiers to Lugano is to train and fly which takes 7h 26m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 320.

Is there a direct bus between Poitiers and Lugano?

No, there is no direct bus from Poitiers station to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Poitiers - Bus Station and arriving at Lugano via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Poitiers and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Poitiers to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Poitiers and arriving at Lugano via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Gare de Lyon and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.

How far is it from Poitiers to Lugano?

The distance between Poitiers and Lugano is 1096 km. The road distance is 864.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Poitiers to Lugano without a car is to train via Paris which takes 9h 45m and costs SFr 200 - SFr 490.

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

It takes approximately 9h 45m to get from Poitiers to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poitiers to Lugano bus from?

Poitiers to Lugano bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Poitiers - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Poitiers to Lugano train from?

Poitiers to Lugano train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Poitiers station.

Train or bus from Poitiers to Lugano?

The best way to get from Poitiers to Lugano is to train via Paris which takes 9h 45m and costs SFr 200 - SFr 490. Alternatively, you can bus via Bordeaux, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 120 and takes 20h 5m.

Where does the Poitiers to Lugano bus arrive?

Poitiers to Lugano bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.

Where does the Poitiers to Lugano train arrive?

Poitiers to Lugano train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Can I drive from Poitiers to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Poitiers to Lugano is 864 km. It takes approximately 10h 37m to drive from Poitiers to Lugano.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lugano?

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Poitiers to Lugano - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Poitiers to Lugano by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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 Paris
best
1. Take the train from Poitiers to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Basel SBBtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
9h 45m
CHF 202–488
Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Poitiers - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
3. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus 076 / ...
20h 5m
CHF 49–114
Drive 864.1 km
1. Drive from Poitiers to Luganocar 864.1 km
10h 37m
CHF 136–196
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poitiers to Massy Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ORY - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
7h 26m
CHF 77–319
Train
1. Take the train from Poitiers to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
9h 56m
CHF 137–315
Bus
1. Take the bus from Poitiers to Orléansbus 723
2. Take the bus from Orleans Bus Station to Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strassebus
3. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Luganobus
22h 31m
CHF 57–83
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poitiers to Massy Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane ORY - LIN
3. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
7h 43m
CHF 78–322
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poitiers to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane BOD - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
8h 9m
CHF 59–234
Train, train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
1. Take the train from Poitiers to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
2. Take the train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Nantestrain
3. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane NTE - MXP
4. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
9h 59m
CHF 78–237
Fly Poitiers–Biard Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane PIS - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
8h 55m
CHF 194–240
Train to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poitiers to Limoges Benedictinstrain
2. Fly from Limoges-Bellegarde Airport (LIG) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane LIG - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
12h 44m
CHF 106–363

Poitiers to Lugano by train, subway, and foot

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9h 45mAverage Duration

CHF 202Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,096.4 km
Duration: 9h 45m

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

You can take a train from Poitiers to Lugano via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Basel SBB in around 9h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Poitiers - Bus Station to Lugano via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 20h 5m.

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