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 €55 - €150 and takes 15h 18m.

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 €75 - €220.

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 Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 3m.

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 Hôtel de Ville via Zürich HB, Mulhouse Ville and Gare de Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

How far is it from Lugano to France?

The distance between Lugano and France is 788 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 Zurich which takes 8h 20m and costs €180 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 8h 20m 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 Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Lugano station.

Train or bus from Lugano to France?

The best way to get from Lugano to France is to train via Zurich which takes 8h 20m and costs €180 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus via Basel, which costs €80 - €150 and takes 14h 3m.

Where does the Lugano to France bus arrive?

Lugano to France bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.

Where does the Lugano to France train arrive?

Lugano to France train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Zuerich Hb 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?

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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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Train via Zurich
best
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
8h 20m
€181–380
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
cheapest
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
€53–174
Bus via Basel
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 3m
€83–148
Drive 743.8 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Pariscar 743.8 km
8h 28m
€129–186
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
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 48m
€63–189
Train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Basel SBBtrain Ic21 / ...
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
8h 29m
€127–468
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 18m
€59–144
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
€77–213
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
€56–207
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
€57–191

Lugano to France by train and subway

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8h 20mAverage Duration

€181Cheapest 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 Châtelet via Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB), Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Bercy in around 14h 3m.

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