There are 11 ways to get from Reims 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 Strasbourg
best- Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
7h 47mCHF 87–247Bus via Basel
cheapest- Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Lugano Stazionebus
13h 20mCHF 41–71Bus
- Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to Metz - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 58mCHF 47–83Drive 648.6 km
- Drive from Reims to Luganocar 648.6 km
7h 41mCHF 109–157Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
- Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane CDG - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
7h 7mCHF 64–214Train
- Take the train from Reims to Chalons En Champagnetrain Ter
- Take the train from Chalons En Champagne to Mulhouse Villetrain
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
9h 37mCHF 87–252Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
- Take the train from Reims to Paris Esttrain
- Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ORY - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
7h 9mCHF 87–246Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
- Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane CDG - LIN
- Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
7h 24mCHF 75–267Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
- Take the train from Reims to Paris Esttrain
- Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane ORY - LIN
- Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
7h 31mCHF 88–239Train to Luxembourg, fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne to Thionvilletrain
- Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LUX - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain
8h 7mCHF 194–474Train to Luxembourg, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
- Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne to Thionvilletrain
- Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane LUX - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
9h 9mCHF 106–263
Reims to Lugano by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Reims to Lugano is to bus via Basel which costs SFr 40 - SFr 75 and takes 13h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Reims to Lugano is to train and fly which takes 7h 7m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 220.
No, there is no direct bus from Reims station to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station and arriving at Lugano via Metz - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Reims to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Reims and arriving at Lugano via Champagne-Ardenne, Strasbourg and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
The distance between Reims and Lugano is 702 km. The road distance is 648.6 km.
The best way to get from Reims to Lugano without a car is to train via Strasbourg which takes 7h 47m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 250.
It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Reims to Lugano, including transfers.
Reims to Lugano bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station.
Reims to Lugano train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Champagne-Ardenne station.
The best way to get from Reims to Lugano is to train via Strasbourg which takes 7h 47m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 85 and takes 11h 58m.
What companies run services between Reims, France and Lugano, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Reims to Lugano via Champagne-Ardenne, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 7h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reims to Lugano via Champagne-Ardenne, Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station, and Metz - Bus Station in around 11h 58m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–150
Flights from Paris Orly Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–170
Flights from Paris Orly Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–170
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Milan Linate Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–200
Flights from Paris Orly Airport to Milan Linate Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–170
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Champagne-Ardenne to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–80
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Champagne-Ardenne to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–30
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Reims to Paris Est
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 25–40
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Champagne-Ardenne to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–30
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Reims to Paris Est
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 25–40
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Champagne-Ardenne to Thionville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–55
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Champagne-Ardenne to Thionville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–55
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to Metz - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–19
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Metz - Bus Station to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–60
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–55
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Reims to Lugano bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Metz - Bus Station.
Reims to Lugano train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Strasbourg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reims to Lugano is 649 km. It takes approximately 7h 41m to drive from Reims to Lugano.
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