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Grenoble to Lugano trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Grenoble and Lugano takes 7h 40m and the fastest train takes 6h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Grenoble 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.

7h 40m
Duration
481 km
Distance
CHF 90
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Grenoble to Lugano train times

Trains run twice daily between Grenoble and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 9:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grenoble is at 9:31 PM which arrives into Lugano at 3:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Chambery Challes Les Eaux and take an average of 7h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Zou! Lignes Express RégionalesTrenitaliaSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 33m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Zou! Lignes Express RégionalesTrenitaliaSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 27m • 2 changes
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    Zou! Lignes Express RégionalesTrenitaliaSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 33m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TrenitaliaSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 53m • 2 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TrenitaliaSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TrenitaliaSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 53m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TrenitaliaSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 25m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Zou! Lignes Express RégionalesTrenitaliaSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)18h 27m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TrenitaliaSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 53m • 2 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TrenitaliaSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 25m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Grenoble 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.

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  • Distance: 481.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 40m

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

You can take a train from Grenoble to Lugano via Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Milano Centrale in around 6h 59m.

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