What is the cheapest way to get from Grenoble to Lugano?

The cheapest way to get from Grenoble to Lugano is to bus via Novara which costs SFr 30 - SFr 60 and takes 8h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Grenoble to Lugano?

The fastest way to get from Grenoble to Lugano is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 100.

Is there a direct bus between Grenoble and Lugano?

No, there is no direct bus from Grenoble station to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Grenoble - Bus Station and arriving at Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Grenoble and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Grenoble to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Grenoble and arriving at Lugano via Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

How far is it from Grenoble to Lugano?

The distance between Grenoble and Lugano is 477 km. The road distance is 410.8 km.

How do I travel from Grenoble to Lugano without a car?

The best way to get from Grenoble to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 170.

How long does it take to get from Grenoble to Lugano?

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Grenoble to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Grenoble to Lugano bus from?

Grenoble to Lugano bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Grenoble - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Grenoble to Lugano train from?

Grenoble to Lugano train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Grenoble station.

Train or bus from Grenoble to Lugano?

The best way to get from Grenoble to Lugano is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 27 - SFr 70 and takes 7h 20m.

Where does the Grenoble to Lugano bus arrive?

Grenoble to Lugano bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Grenoble to Lugano train arrive?

Grenoble to Lugano train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Chambery Challes Les Eaux station.

Can I drive from Grenoble to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Grenoble to Lugano is 411 km. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Grenoble to Lugano.

How do I get a train ticket from Grenoble to Lugano?

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Grenoble to Lugano - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Grenoble to Lugano by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Grenoble to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Ec
6h 58m
CHF 67–161
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 20m
CHF 27–66
Drive 410.8 km
1. Drive from Grenoble to Luganocar 410.8 km
4h 33m
CHF 68–97
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Grenoble to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain
7h 5m
CHF 187–520
Bus via Novara
1. Take the bus from Grenoble to Novarabus 740
2. Take the bus from Novara to Luganobus FlixBus N474
8h 14m
CHF 34–57
Train via Geneva
1. Take the train from Grenoble to Genevetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Genève to Locarnotrain Ic
9h 1m
CHF 168–532
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Grenoble to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane GVA - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
8h 1m
CHF 104–266
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Grenoble to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane LYS - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
6h 19m
CHF 78–202

Grenoble to Lugano by train

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Distance: 477.3 km
Duration: 6h 58m

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 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 7h 20m.

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