The average train between Lugano and France takes 13h 41m and the fastest train takes 11h 50m. There is at least one train per day from Lugano to France. 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 once daily between Lugano and France. The earliest departure is at 2:02 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Lugano is at 10:02 PM which arrives into France at 10:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 13h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lugano to France. However, there are services departing from Lugano station and arriving at France station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 41m.
Lugano to France train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to France train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Paris Est station.
The distance between Lugano and France is 547 km. The road distance is 848 km.
You can take a train from Lugano to Châtelet via Basel SBB, Offenburg, Paris Est, and Gare de l'Est in around 8h 3m.