There are 7 ways to get from Lugano to Provence by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, plane, or train (Trenitalia, 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
best- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Oulx-Cesana-Clav.-S.train Fr
- Take the train from Briancon to Chateau Arnoux St Aubantrain Ter
9h 41m€116–273Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Oulxbus 480
- Take the bus from Briancon to Gapbus
- Take the bus from Gap to Peyruis Parc Relaisbus
12h 3m€66–108Drive 434.7 km
- Drive from Lugano to Provencecar 434.7 km
5h 37m€77–111Train, fly, bus
- Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane MXP - MRS
- Take the bus from Aix En Provence Tgv to Les Meesbus
8h 1m€94–238Train via Turin
- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta Nuovatrain Fr
- Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Oulx-Cesana-Clav.-S.train Re
- Take the train from Briancon to Chateau Arnoux St Aubantrain Ter
10h€116–277Train via Chambéry
- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Fr
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Grenobletrain Ter
- Take the train from Grenoble to Veynes Devoluytrain Ter
- Take the train from Veynes Devoluy to Chateau Arnoux St Aubantrain Ter
11h 42m€138–318Train, bus
- Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T2train S50
- Take the bus from Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2 to Turin Cascinette Corso Giulio Cesarebus
- Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Oulx-Cesana-Clav.-S.train Re
- Take the train from Briancon to Chateau Arnoux St Aubantrain Ter
12h 16m€104–214
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Provence is to bus which costs €65 - €110 and takes 12h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Lugano to Provence is to drive which takes 5h 37m and costs €75 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Provence. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Peyruis Parc Relais via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Italie - Oulx Gare TGV, Briancon and Gap. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Provence. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Chateau Arnoux St Auban via Milano Centrale and Briancon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.
The distance between Lugano and Provence is 512 km. The road distance is 434.7 km.
The best way to get from Lugano to Provence without a car is to train which takes 9h 41m and costs €110 - €280.
It takes approximately 9h 41m to get from Lugano to Provence, including transfers.
Lugano to Provence bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Provence train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
The best way to get from Lugano to Provence is to train which takes 9h 41m and costs €110 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 12h 3m.
What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France?
You can take a train from Lugano to Provence via Milano Centrale, Oulx-Cesana-Clav.-S., Italie - Oulx Gare TGV, Briançon - Gare SNCF, Briancon, and Chateau Arnoux St Auban in around 9h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Provence via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Italie - Oulx Gare TGV, Briançon - Gare SNCF, Briancon, Gap, and Peyruis Parc Relais in around 12h 3m.
- Website
- twinjet.fr
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €500–700
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–80
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–80
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–80
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Briancon to Gap
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Lugano to Provence bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Lugano to Provence train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Provence is 435 km. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Lugano to Provence.
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