Rome2Rio

How to get fromBrest to Luganoby train (TGV), bus, car, plane, train, or train (TGV, Trenitalia)

Find Transport to Lugano

See all options

There are 10 ways to get from Brest to Lugano by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, train, or train (TGV, Trenitalia)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train via Paris

    best
    1. Take the train from Brest to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hbtrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train Ec / ...
    11h 42m
    CHF 269–424

  2. Fly Brest Bretagne Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane BES - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain train
    8h 51m
    CHF 78–370

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Brest to Lyonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus bus
    23h 57m
    CHF 109–187

  4. Drive  1,303.7 km

    1. Drive from Brest to Luganocar car 1,303.7 km
    13h 39m
    CHF 251–362

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Brest to Modanetrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Modane to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train Ec
    13h 27m
    CHF 273–434

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Brest to Modanetrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Modane to Torino Porta Susatrain train Tgv
    3. Take the bus from Turin Porta Susa to Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2bus bus
    4. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T2 to Luganotrain train S50
    15h 38m
    CHF 250–404

  7. Fly Brest Bretagne Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane BES - LIN
    2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain train
    9h 3m
    CHF 129–393

  8. Fly Brest Bretagne Airport to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane BES - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train
    9h 5m
    CHF 176–416

  9. Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Brest to Nantestrain train
    2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane NTE - MXP
    3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain train
    9h 56m
    CHF 113–295

  10. Fly Brest Bretagne Airport to Turin Caselle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane plane BES - TRN
    2. Take the train from Torino Porta di Susa to Milano Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train
    11h 1m
    CHF 120–501

Brest to Lugano by train, subway, and foot

Calendar72Weekly Services
Duration11h 42mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 269Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Brest to Lugano.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,395.5 km
  • Duration: 11h 42m

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

You can take a train from Brest to Lugano via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Quai de la Gare, Paris Gare De Lyon, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 11h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brest to Lugano via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 23h 57m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Switzerland

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There