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 €50 - €210 and takes 5h 58m.

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 5h 58m and costs €50 - €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 18h 21m.

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 Hall 1 - 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.

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 44m and costs €240 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 5h 58m 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 44m and costs €240 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus via Metz, which costs €90 - €170 and takes 18h 21m.

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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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, car, or train (TGV)

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
best
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
5h 58m
€52–209
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 Hall 1 - 2 to Nantestrain
10h 44m
€242–400
Bus via Metz
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
18h 21m
€95–163
Drive 1,064.1 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Nantescar 1,064.1 km
11h 38m
€192–278
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lugano to Monzatrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LIN - NTE
8h 3m
€93–283
Train
1. Take the train from Locarno to Lausannetrain Ic
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Annemassetrain
3. Take the train from Annemasse to Nantestrain Tgv
17h 37m
€382–605
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Novarabus
2. Take the bus from Novara to Grenoblebus 740
3. Take the bus from Grenoble to Nantesbus 724
21h 43m
€108–168

Lugano to Nantes by train, subway, and foot

8Weekly Services

10h 44mAverage Duration

€242Cheapest Price

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Distance: 895.8 km
Duration: 5h 58m

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 Hall 1 - 2 in around 10h 44m. 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 18h 21m.

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