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Trip Overview

The average train between France and Lugano takes 9h 5m and the fastest train takes 6h 44m. 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.

9h 5m
Duration
776 km
Distance
CHF 182
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Basel

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  1. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain train Tgv
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain train Ic21 / ...
8h 4m
CHF 115–252

France to Lugano train times

Trains run 4 times a day between France and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 7:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from France is at 6:13 PM which arrives into Lugano at 9:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Gare de Lyon and take an average of 9h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)15h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 45m • 2 changes

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    RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 40m • 2 changes

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    RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 46m • 2 changes

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    RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 44m • 2 changes

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    RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 41m • 2 changes

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    RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 46m • 2 changes

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    RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 44m • 2 changes

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    RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 45m • 2 changes

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    RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 46m • 2 changes

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    RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 46m • 2 changes

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    RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 46m • 2 changes

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    RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 45m • 2 changes

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    RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 44m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Map of how to get from France to Lugano.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 775.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 5m

What companies run services between France and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a subway from Hôtel de Ville to Lugano via Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 8h 4m.

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