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How to get fromLugano to Sainte-Maximeby train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Lugano to Sainte-Maxime by train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, car, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain train
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Ventimigliatrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Nice Ville to St Raphael Valescuretrain train Tgv
    9h 55m
    €82–141

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milan to Sanremobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sanremo - Bus Stop to Fréjus - Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 45m
    €43–70

  3. Drive  474.1 km

    1. Drive from Lugano to Sainte-Maximecar car 474.1 km
    5h 6m
    €86–124

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train train S50
    2. Take the bus from Milan to Turinbus bus 467 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Turin to Nicebus bus
    4. Take the train from Nice Riquier to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain train C13
    13h 2m
    €55–88

  5. Train, bus via Turin

    1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train train S50
    2. Take the bus from Malpensa Airport - Milan to Torino - Autostazione Corso Bolzanobus bus 020
    3. Take the bus from Turin to Nicebus bus
    4. Take the train from Nice Riquier to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain train C13
    13h 27m
    €71–93

Lugano to Sainte-Maxime by train and bus

Calendar70Weekly Services
Duration9h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket€82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 479 km
  • Duration: 9h 55m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Sainte-Maxime, France?

You can take a train from Lugano to Théâtre de la Mer via Milano Centrale, Ventimiglia, Nice Ville, St Raphael Valescure, and Gare Routière in around 9h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Théâtre de la Mer via Milan, Sanremo - Bus Stop, Fréjus Gare Routière, and Gare Routière in around 11h 45m.

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