There are 8 ways to get from Lugano to Vannes by train (Trenitalia, TGV), train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Paris
best- Take the train from Lugano to Ringsheim/Europa-Parktrain Ec
- Take the train from Ringsheim/Europa-Park to Paris Esttrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Vannestrain Tgv
11h 21m€257–430Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lyonbus 729 / ...
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Vannesbus
19h 51m€73–163Train, bus
- Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Parisbus
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Vannesbus 792
19h 33m€144–223Drive 1,169.7 km
- Drive from Lugano to Vannescar 1,169.7 km
12h 18m€212–306Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane MXP - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to Vannestrain
8h 19m€80–249Train
- Take the train from Lugano to Basel SBBtrain Ec
- Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Vannestrain Tgv
12h 21m€206–447Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, train
- Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane MXP - RNS
- Take the train from Rennes to Vannestrain
9h 19m€221–461Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
- Take the train from Lugano to Monzatrain
- Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane LIN - ORY
- Take the train from Massy Tgv to Vannestrain
9h 17m€151–357
Lugano to Vannes by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Vannes is to bus which costs €70 - €170 and takes 19h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Lugano to Vannes is to train and fly which takes 8h 19m and costs €80 - €250.
No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Vannes. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Vannes via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Lyon - Gerland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Vannes. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Vannes via Ringsheim/Europa-Park, Gare de l'Est and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.
The distance between Lugano and Vannes is 1342 km. The road distance is 1169.7 km.
The best way to get from Lugano to Vannes without a car is to train via Paris which takes 11h 21m and costs €250 - €430.
It takes approximately 11h 21m to get from Lugano to Vannes, including transfers.
Lugano to Vannes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Vannes train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Lugano station.
The best way to get from Lugano to Vannes is to train via Paris which takes 11h 21m and costs €250 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €170 and takes 19h 51m.
What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Vannes, France?
You can take a train from Lugano to Vannes via Ringsheim/Europa-Park, Paris Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 11h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Vannes via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Lyon - Gerland Bus Station in around 19h 51m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- €40–210
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €85–410
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to Paris Orly Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–190
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Lugano to Ringsheim/Europa-Park
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €90–130
- 2nd Class
- €75–110
Train from Lugano to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €75–110
- 2nd Class
- €55–80
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Vannes
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Vannes
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Lugano to Vannes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Lugano to Vannes train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Ringsheim/Europa-Park station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Vannes is 1170 km. It takes approximately 12h 18m to drive from Lugano to Vannes.
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