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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to France is to bus which costs €65 - €120 and takes 12h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to France is to train and fly which takes 5h 21m and costs €80 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and France?

No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to France station. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station via Metz - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and France?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to France. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Châtelet via Basel SBB, Offenburg and Gare de l'Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.

How far is it from Lugano to France?

The distance between Lugano and France is 848 km. The road distance is 743.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to France without a car is to train via Offenburg which takes 8h 3m and costs €130 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Lugano to France, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to France bus from?

Lugano to France bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lugano station.

Where do I catch the Lugano to France train from?

Lugano to France train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.

Train or bus from Lugano to France?

The best way to get from Lugano to France is to train via Offenburg which takes 8h 3m and costs €130 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 12h 40m.

Where does the Lugano to France bus arrive?

Lugano to France bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Metz - Bus Station.

Where does the Lugano to France train arrive?

Lugano to France train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Lugano to France?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to France is 744 km. It takes approximately 8h 28m to drive from Lugano to France.

Where can I stay near France?

There are 22078+ hotels available in France.

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

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Train via Offenburg
best
1. Take the train from Lugano to Basel SBBtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Offenburg to Paris Esttrain Tgv
8h 3m
€134–392
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane MXP - CDG
5h 51m
€53–209
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Metz - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 40m
€69–116
Drive 743.8 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Pariscar 743.8 km
8h 28m
€135–194
Train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Re80
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Fr
9h 21m
€128–195
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lugano to Biascatrain S10 / ...
2. Take the train from Biasca to Basel SBBtrain
3. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Parisbus
14h 39m
€127–193
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MXP - LYS
5h 21m
€82–223
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane MXP - ORY
5h 48m
€61–227
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane MXP - MRS
5h 21m
€63–204
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Take the train from Lugano to Monzatrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane LIN - ORY
5h 58m
€67–231

Lugano to France by train and subway

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Distance: 847.6 km
Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and France?

You can take a train from Lugano to Châtelet via Basel SBB, Offenburg, Paris Est, and Gare de l'Est in around 8h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Châtelet via Metz - Bus Station, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Bercy in around 12h 40m.

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