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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Nantes is to train and fly which costs €55 - €210 and takes 6h.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Nantes is to train and fly which takes 6h and costs €55 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Nantes?

No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub via Metz - Bus Station and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Nantes?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Nantes via Ringsheim/Europa-Park, Gare de l'Est and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.

How far is it from Lugano to Nantes?

The distance between Lugano and Nantes is 896 km. The road distance is 1064.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Nantes without a car is to train via Paris which takes 10h 30m and costs €240 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 6h to get from Lugano to Nantes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Nantes bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lugano to Nantes train from?

Lugano to Nantes train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Lugano station.

Train or bus from Lugano to Nantes?

The best way to get from Lugano to Nantes is to train via Paris which takes 10h 30m and costs €240 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €160 and takes 16h 55m.

Where does the Lugano to Nantes bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lugano to Nantes train arrive?

Lugano to Nantes train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Ringsheim/Europa-Park station.

Can I drive from Lugano to Nantes?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Nantes is 1064 km. It takes approximately 11h 38m to drive from Lugano to Nantes.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Lugano to Nantes?

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Where can I stay near Nantes?

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Lugano to Nantes - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Lugano to Nantes by train, plane, train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
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1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane MXP - NTE
6h
€58–209
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Lugano to Ringsheim/Europa-Parktrain Ec
2. Take the train from Ringsheim/Europa-Park to Paris Esttrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Nantestrain Tgv
10h 30m
€242–400
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Metz - Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus
16h 55m
€90–155
Drive 1,064.1 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Nantescar 1,064.1 km
11h 38m
€191–276
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane BGY - NTE
6h 44m
€103–250
Train
1. Take the train from Locarno FART to Domodossolatrain 72 / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Genèvetrain Ec
3. Take the train from Annemasse to Nantestrain Tgv
16h 58m
€284–479
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Strasbourgbus
3. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Nantesbus
21h 13m
€160–232

Lugano to Nantes by train, subway, and foot

8Weekly Services

10h 30mAverage Duration

€242Cheapest Price

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Distance: 896.1 km
Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Nantes, France?

You can take a train from Lugano to Nantes via Ringsheim/Europa-Park, Paris Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 10h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub via Metz - Bus Station and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 16h 55m.

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