Nantes to Lugano Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Nantes and Lugano takes 13h 14m and the fastest train takes 10h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Nantes 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.

13h 14m
Duration: 1,163 km
Distance: CHF 282
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Paris

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Take the train from Nantes to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec

10h 45m

CHF 178–377

Nantes to Lugano train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Nantes and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nantes is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Lugano at 1:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 13h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

3:04 PM → 7:58 AM
Arrives next day
16h 54m • 3 changes
9:00 PM → 1:58 PM
Arrives next day
16h 58m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

7:04 AM → 5:58 PM
10h 54m • 3 changes
9:04 AM → 7:58 PM
10h 54m • 3 changes
11:04 AM → 9:58 PM
10h 54m • 3 changes
1:04 PM → 11:58 PM
10h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

7:04 AM → 5:58 PM
10h 54m • 3 changes
9:04 AM → 7:58 PM
10h 54m • 3 changes
1:04 PM → 11:58 PM
10h 54m • 3 changes
3:04 PM → 9:58 AM
Arrives next day
18h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:36 AM → 5:58 PM
11h 22m • 3 changes
9:04 AM → 7:58 PM
10h 54m • 3 changes
11:04 AM → 9:58 PM
10h 54m • 3 changes
1:04 PM → 11:58 PM
10h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:36 AM → 5:58 PM
11h 22m • 3 changes
9:04 AM → 7:58 PM
10h 54m • 3 changes
11:04 AM → 9:58 PM
10h 54m • 3 changes
1:04 PM → 11:58 PM
10h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:36 AM → 5:58 PM
11h 22m • 3 changes
9:04 AM → 7:58 PM
10h 54m • 3 changes
11:04 AM → 9:58 PM
10h 54m • 3 changes
1:04 PM → 11:58 PM
10h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:36 AM → 5:58 PM
11h 22m • 3 changes
9:04 AM → 7:58 PM
10h 54m • 3 changes
11:04 AM → 9:58 PM
10h 54m • 3 changes
1:04 PM → 11:58 PM
10h 54m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Nantes 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.

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

You can take a train from Nantes to Lugano via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Quai de la Gare, Paris Gare De Lyon, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 10h 45m.

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