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

The cheapest way to get from Rennes to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 120 and takes 20h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rennes to Lugano is to train and fly which takes 7h 53m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 220.

Is there a direct bus between Rennes and Lugano?

No, there is no direct bus from Rennes to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Rennes and arriving at Lugano via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Rennes and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Rennes to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Rennes and arriving at Lugano via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Gare de Lyon and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.

How far is it from Rennes to Lugano?

The distance between Rennes and Lugano is 1147 km. The road distance is 1060.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Rennes to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 9h 29m and costs SFr 250 - SFr 500.

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

It takes approximately 9h 29m to get from Rennes to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rennes to Lugano bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rennes to Lugano train from?

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

Train or bus from Rennes to Lugano?

The best way to get from Rennes to Lugano is to train which takes 9h 29m and costs SFr 250 - SFr 500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 120 and takes 20h 17m.

Where does the Rennes to Lugano bus arrive?

Rennes to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where does the Rennes to Lugano train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rennes to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Rennes to Lugano is 1060 km. It takes approximately 11h 7m to drive from Rennes to Lugano.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Lugano?

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Rennes to Lugano - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Rennes to Lugano by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, 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
best
1. Take the train from Rennes to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Zürich HBtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
9h 29m
CHF 252–491
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rennes to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 792
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 729
3. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus 076 / ...
20h 17m
CHF 47–119
Drive 1,060.5 km
1. Drive from Rennes to Luganocar 1,060.5 km
11h 7m
CHF 167–240
Fly Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane RNS - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
8h 34m
CHF 106–658
Train via Basel
1. Take the train from Rennes 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
10h 3m
CHF 88–326
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rennes Place de la Gare to Zurich Limmatstrassebus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3636
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Castione-Arbedotrain Ir46
24h 57m
Fly Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane RNS - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
9h 11m
CHF 127–351
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane NTE - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
7h 53m
CHF 70–212
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rennes 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 59m
CHF 68–272

Rennes to Lugano by train, subway, and foot

5Weekly Services

9h 29mAverage Duration

CHF 252Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,147.2 km
Duration: 9h 29m

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

You can take a train from Rennes to Lugano via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Zürich HB in around 9h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rennes to Lugano via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 20h 17m.

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