Brest to Lugano Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Brest and Lugano takes 14h 55m and the fastest train takes 12h 38m. 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.

14h 55m
Duration: 1,383 km
Distance: CHF 330
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Paris

best

Take the train from Brest to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec

12h 12m

CHF 215–458

Brest to Lugano train times

Trains run 5 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 1:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 14h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

7:22 PM → 1:58 PM
Arrives next day
18h 36m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:17 AM → 5:58 PM
12h 41m • 3 changes
7:20 AM → 7:58 PM
12h 38m • 3 changes
9:06 AM → 9:58 PM
12h 52m • 3 changes
11:15 AM → 11:58 PM
12h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:17 AM → 5:58 PM
12h 41m • 3 changes
7:20 AM → 7:58 PM
12h 38m • 3 changes
9:06 AM → 9:58 PM
12h 52m • 3 changes
11:15 AM → 11:58 PM
12h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

11:15 AM → 11:58 PM
12h 43m • 3 changes
1:31 PM → 9:58 AM
Arrives next day
20h 27m • 3 changes
8:19 PM → 1:58 PM
Arrives next day
17h 39m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:17 AM → 5:58 PM
12h 41m • 3 changes
7:20 AM → 7:58 PM
12h 38m • 3 changes
9:06 AM → 9:58 PM
12h 52m • 3 changes
11:15 AM → 11:58 PM
12h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:17 AM → 5:58 PM
12h 41m • 3 changes
7:20 AM → 7:58 PM
12h 38m • 3 changes
9:06 AM → 9:58 PM
12h 52m • 3 changes
11:15 AM → 11:58 PM
12h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:17 AM → 5:58 PM
12h 41m • 3 changes
7:20 AM → 7:58 PM
12h 38m • 3 changes
9:06 AM → 9:58 PM
12h 52m • 3 changes
11:15 AM → 11:58 PM
12h 43m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

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

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, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 12h 12m.

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