What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Canton Ticino?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Canton Ticino is to bus which costs SFr 28 - SFr 65 and takes 8h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Canton Ticino?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Canton Ticino is to fly and train which takes 5h 4m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 230.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Canton Ticino?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Canton Ticino. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Lugano, Campus Universitario via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Lugano, Via Ciani/Cornaredo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Canton Ticino?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Canton Ticino. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Lugano via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

How far is it from Lyon to Canton Ticino?

The distance between Lyon and Canton Ticino is 517 km. The road distance is 476.7 km.

How do I travel from Lyon to Canton Ticino without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon to Canton Ticino without a car is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 130.

How long does it take to get from Lyon to Canton Ticino?

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Lyon to Canton Ticino, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Canton Ticino bus from?

Lyon to Canton Ticino bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Canton Ticino train from?

Lyon to Canton Ticino train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Canton Ticino?

The best way to get from Lyon to Canton Ticino is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 28 - SFr 65 and takes 8h 26m.

Where does the Lyon to Canton Ticino bus arrive?

Lyon to Canton Ticino bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Lyon to Canton Ticino train arrive?

Lyon to Canton Ticino train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Canton Ticino?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Canton Ticino is 477 km. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Lyon to Canton Ticino.

How do I get a train ticket from Lyon to Canton Ticino?

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Where can I stay near Canton Ticino?

There are 6735+ hotels available in Canton Ticino.

Lyon to Canton Ticino - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Lyon to Canton Ticino by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, train, 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 (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Ec
6h 38m
CHF 71–127
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N406 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 26m
CHF 29–64
Drive 476.7 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Luganocar 476.7 km
5h 15m
CHF 80–115
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane LYS - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
5h 4m
CHF 74–221
Train via Geneva
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Genève to Locarnotrain Ic
8h 58m
CHF 159–256
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Turin Stura Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Torino Auchan to Milan Malpensa Airportbus 020
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T2 to Luganotrain S50
10h 14m
CHF 29–55
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
6h 29m
CHF 175–435
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane GVA - LIN
7h 33m
CHF 142–335

Lyon to Canton Ticino by train (Trenitalia)

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6h 38mAverage Duration

CHF 71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 516.6 km
Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Canton Ticino, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Lugano via Milano Centrale in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Lugano, Campus Universitario via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Lugano, and Lugano, Via Ciani/Cornaredo in around 8h 26m.

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