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 via Novara which costs SFr 40 - SFr 70 and takes 9h 20m.

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 65 - SFr 250.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Canton Ticino?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Canton Ticino. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and arriving at Lugano, Campus Universitario via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Lugano, Via Ciani/Cornaredo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.

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 31m.

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 31m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 31m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus 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 31m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 80 and takes 8h 36m.

Where does the Lyon to Canton Ticino bus arrive?

Lyon to Canton Ticino bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, 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 7268+ hotels available in Canton Ticino.

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Lyon to Canton Ticino by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, plane, or train (TGV)

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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 31m
CHF 73–149
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 36m
CHF 35–78
Drive 476.7 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Luganocar 476.7 km
5h 15m
CHF 79–113
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 171–398
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 169–546
Bus via Novara
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Novarabus 1646
2. Take the bus from Novara to Luganobus FlixBus N474
9h 20m
CHF 44–70
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 69–250
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane GVA - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
7h 4m
CHF 102–322

Lyon to Canton Ticino by train (Trenitalia)

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Distance: 516.6 km
Duration: 6h 31m

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 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Lugano, Campus Universitario via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Lugano, and Lugano, Via Ciani/Cornaredo in around 8h 36m.

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