The average train between France and Lugano takes 7h 28m and the fastest train takes 6h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from France 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 5 times a day between France and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from France is at 6:13 PM which arrives into Lugano at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Gare de Lyon and take an average of 7h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 15m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from France 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 France to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Paris Gare De Lyon station and arriving at Lugano station via Zuerich Hb station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
France to Lugano train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
France to Lugano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.
The distance between France and Lugano is 547 km. The road distance is 747 km.
You can take a subway from Hôtel de Ville to Lugano via Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 7h 34m.