The average train between Brest and Lugano takes 14h 10m and the fastest train takes 11h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Brest to Lugano. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Brest and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brest is at 8:19 PM which arrives into Lugano at 1:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 14h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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11h 43m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Brest to Lugano? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Brest to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Brest station and arriving at Lugano station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station and Zuerich Hb station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 10m.
Brest to Lugano train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Brest station.
Brest to Lugano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.
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The distance between Brest and Lugano is 1048.2 km. The road distance is 1304 km.
You can take a train from Brest to Lugano via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Quai de la Gare, Paris Gare De Lyon, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 11h 42m.