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 Milan which costs SFr 29 - SFr 65 and takes 9h 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 240.

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 Novara and Lugano, Via Ciani/Cornaredo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.

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 35m.

How far is it from Lyon to Canton Ticino?

The distance between Lyon and Canton Ticino is 521 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 35m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 120.

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

It takes approximately 6h 35m 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 35m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 65 and takes 9h 20m.

Where does the Lyon to Canton Ticino bus arrive?

Lyon to Canton Ticino bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Novara 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 6625+ 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, plane, train, or train (TGV)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Re80
6h 35m
CHF 75–112
Bus via Milan
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N729 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 26m
CHF 30–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Novarabus 1646
2. Take the bus from Novara to Luganobus FlixBus N474
9h 20m
CHF 44–64
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 74–240
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 169–309
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 176–446
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 103–336

Lyon to Canton Ticino by train

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Distance: 520.6 km
Duration: 6h 35m

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 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Lugano, Campus Universitario via Novara and Lugano, Via Ciani/Cornaredo in around 9h 20m.

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