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How to get fromLugano to Franceby train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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

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  1. Train via Zurich

    best
    1. Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hbtrain train Ec
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain train Tgv
    8h 20m
    €191–400

  2. Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train train
    2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane MXP - MRS
    5h 22m
    €53–164

  3. Bus via EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (EAP)

    1. Take the bus from Lugano to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airportbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Parisbus bus FlixBus N191
    13h 56m
    €74–129

  4. Drive 743.8 km

    1. Drive from Lugano to Pariscar car 743.8 km
    8h 28m
    €131–188

  5. Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport

    1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train train
    2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane MXP - CDG
    5h 48m
    €68–179

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Lugano to Basel SBBtrain train Ic21 / ...
    2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain train Tgv
    8h 30m
    €132–489

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    15h 19m
    €60–144

  8. Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport

    1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train train
    2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane plane MXP - ORY
    5h 47m
    €61–187

  9. Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport

    1. Take the train from Lugano to Monzatrain train
    2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane plane LIN - ORY
    5h 58m
    €57–201

  10. Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

    1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train train
    2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane MXP - LYS
    5h 21m
    €77–193

Lugano to France by train and subway

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration8h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket€191Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 788.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 20m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and France?

You can take a train from Lugano to Hôtel de Ville via Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Gare de Lyon in around 8h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Hôtel de Ville via Basel Euroairport FR, Paris, and Porte Maillot in around 13h 56m.

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