What is the cheapest way to get from Lugano to Gare de Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Gare de Lyon is to bus which costs €45 - €120 and takes 15h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lugano to Gare de Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Gare de Lyon is to train and fly which takes 5h 40m and costs €60 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Gare de Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Gare de Lyon 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 34m.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Gare de Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Gare de Lyon. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Paris Gare De Lyon via Zürich HB and Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

How far is it from Lugano to Gare de Lyon?

The distance between Lugano and Gare de Lyon is 786 km. The road distance is 741.1 km.

How do I travel from Lugano to Gare de Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Lugano to Gare de Lyon without a car is to train via Mulhouse which takes 8h 10m and costs €190 - €310.

How long does it take to get from Lugano to Gare de Lyon?

It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Lugano to Gare de Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Gare de Lyon bus from?

Lugano to Gare de Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lugano station.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Gare de Lyon train from?

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

Train or bus from Lugano to Gare de Lyon?

The best way to get from Lugano to Gare de Lyon is to train via Mulhouse which takes 8h 10m and costs €190 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus via Basel, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 14h 34m.

Where does the Lugano to Gare de Lyon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lugano to Gare de Lyon train arrive?

Lugano to Gare de Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Lugano to Gare de Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Gare de Lyon is 741 km. It takes approximately 8h 23m to drive from Lugano to Gare de Lyon.

How do I get a train ticket from Lugano to Gare de Lyon?

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Lugano to Gare de Lyon - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Lugano to Gare de Lyon by train (TGV), bus, car, train, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

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Train via Mulhouse
best
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
8h 10m
€194–305
Bus
cheapest
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 4m
€46–119
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 34m
€73–121
Drive 741.1 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Gare de Lyoncar 741.1 km
8h 23m
€154–223
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 51m
€54–194
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 2m
€125–189
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 40m
€60–226
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 55m
€61–250
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Lugano to Monzatrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LIN - CDG
6h 16m
€70–248

Lugano to Gare de Lyon by train

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Distance: 785.8 km
Duration: 8h 10m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Gare de Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Lugano to Paris Gare De Lyon via Zürich HB, Mulhouse, and Mulhouse Ville in around 8h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Gare de Lyon via Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 14h 34m.

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