What is the cheapest way to get from Sainte-Maxime to Lugano?

The cheapest way to get from Sainte-Maxime to Lugano is to train and bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 75 and takes 12h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sainte-Maxime to Lugano?

The fastest way to get from Sainte-Maxime to Lugano is to drive which takes 5h 4m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 110.

Is there a direct bus between Sainte-Maxime and Lugano?

No, there is no direct bus from Sainte-Maxime to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Theatre de la mer and arriving at Lugano via Gare Routiere, Aeroport Terminal 2 and Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.

How far is it from Sainte-Maxime to Lugano?

The distance between Sainte-Maxime and Lugano is 480 km. The road distance is 476 km.

How do I travel from Sainte-Maxime to Lugano without a car?

The best way to get from Sainte-Maxime to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 10h 52m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 180.

How long does it take to get from Sainte-Maxime to Lugano?

It takes approximately 10h 52m to get from Sainte-Maxime to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sainte-Maxime to Lugano bus from?

Sainte-Maxime to Lugano bus services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express, depart from Gare Routiere station.

Train or bus from Sainte-Maxime to Lugano?

The best way to get from Sainte-Maxime to Lugano is to train which takes 10h 52m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 52m.

Where does the Sainte-Maxime to Lugano bus arrive?

Sainte-Maxime to Lugano bus services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express, arrive at Aeroport Term2 station.

Can I drive from Sainte-Maxime to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Sainte-Maxime to Lugano is 476 km. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Sainte-Maxime to Lugano.

Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 6297+ hotels available in Lugano.

Sainte-Maxime to Lugano - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Sainte-Maxime to Lugano by train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, train (Trenitalia), 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 Saint-Raphaël Valescure to Nice-Villetrain C13
2. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centraletrain Ic
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
10h 52m
CHF 62–177
Train via Gallarate
cheapest
1. Take the train from Saint-Raphaël Valescure to Nice Saint-Augustintrain C13
2. Take the train from Nice Saint-Augustin to Ventimigliatrain C3
3. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Gallaratetrain
4. Take the train from Gallarate to Luganotrain S50
12h 47m
CHF 38–68
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Aeroport Term2bus 90
2. Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 52m
Drive 476 km
1. Drive from Sainte-Maxime to Luganocar 476 km
5h 4m
CHF 75–108
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Saint-Raphaël Valescure to Nice Riquiertrain C13
2. Take the bus from Nice to Turinbus
3. Take the bus from Turin to Luganobus
12h 55m
CHF 40–73

Sainte-Maxime to Lugano by bus and train

55Weekly Services

10h 52mAverage Duration

CHF 62Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Sainte-Maxime to Lugano.

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Distance: 480.1 km
Duration: 10h 52m

What companies run services between Sainte-Maxime, France and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Theatre de la mer to Lugano via Gare Routiere, Saint-Raphaël Valescure, Nice-Ville, Ventimiglia, and Milano Centrale in around 10h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Theatre de la mer to Lugano via Gare Routiere, Aeroport Terminal 2, and Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 in around 10h 52m.

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