The average train between Lugano and Gare de Lyon takes 10h 22m and the fastest train takes 8h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Lugano to Gare de Lyon. 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 3 times a day between Lugano and Gare de Lyon. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 4:02 PM which arrives into Gare de Lyon at 8:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 10h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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16h 40m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Lugano to Gare de Lyon? 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 Lugano to Gare de Lyon. However, there are services departing from Lugano station and arriving at Gare de Lyon station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.
Lugano to Gare de Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Gare de Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.
Book your Lugano to Gare de Lyon train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), TGV inOui and SBB GmbH.
The distance between Lugano and Gare de Lyon is 586.9 km. The road distance is 773 km.
You can take a train from Lugano to Paris Gare De Lyon via Basel SBB, Mulhouse, and Mulhouse Ville in around 8h 9m.