Gare de Lyon to Lugano Trains

Gare de Lyon to Lugano trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Gare de Lyon and Lugano takes 8h 46m and the fastest train takes 6h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Gare de Lyon 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.

8h 46m
Duration: 773 km
Distance: CHF 205
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Basel

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Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ic21 / ...

6h 58m

CHF 120–429

Gare de Lyon to Lugano train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Gare de Lyon and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 7:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gare de Lyon is at 6:22 PM which arrives into Lugano at 9:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel Sbb and take an average of 8h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

12:22 PM → 7:58 PM
7h 36m • 1 change
4:22 PM → 11:58 PM
7h 36m • 1 change
6:22 PM → 9:58 AM
Arrives next day
15h 36m • 1 change

Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

7:22 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 36m • 1 change
10:22 AM → 5:58 PM
7h 36m • 1 change
12:22 PM → 7:58 PM
7h 36m • 1 change
4:22 PM → 11:58 PM
7h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

7:22 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 36m • 1 change
10:22 AM → 5:58 PM
7h 36m • 1 change
12:22 PM → 7:58 PM
7h 36m • 1 change
4:22 PM → 11:58 PM
7h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

7:22 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 36m • 1 change
10:22 AM → 5:58 PM
7h 36m • 1 change
12:22 PM → 7:58 PM
7h 36m • 1 change
4:22 PM → 11:58 PM
7h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

7:22 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 36m • 1 change
9:26 AM → 5:58 PM
8h 32m • 1 change
12:22 PM → 7:58 PM
7h 36m • 1 change
4:22 PM → 11:58 PM
7h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

7:22 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 36m • 1 change
9:26 AM → 5:58 PM
8h 32m • 1 change
12:22 PM → 7:58 PM
7h 36m • 1 change
4:22 PM → 11:58 PM
7h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

7:22 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 36m • 1 change
9:26 AM → 5:58 PM
8h 32m • 1 change
12:22 PM → 7:58 PM
7h 36m • 1 change
4:22 PM → 11:58 PM
7h 36m • 1 change

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