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How to Travel from

Lyon to Lugano

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Milan
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$35.87–$51.09
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$8.70–$13.04

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Milan
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$31.52–$45.65
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.87–$16.30

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Milan
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$16.30–$28.26

Itabus

Phone:
+39 06 88 93 82 32
Website:
itabus.it/en/home
Bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Milan
Ave. Duration:
6h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.39–$23.91
Bus from Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Turin
Ave. Duration:
4h 59m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.04–$18.48

Autostradale

Phone:
+39 02 3008 9000
Website:
autostradale.it/
Bus from Turin Auchan Corso Giulio Cesare to Milan
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.30–$30.43

Train operators

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
Ave. Duration:
1h 57m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$29.35–$65.22

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.78–$70.65

Trenitalia

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milan
Ave. Duration:
4h 36m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$25.00–$86.96

Trenord

Phone:
+39 02 7249 4494
Website:
trenord.it/
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.98–$8.15
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T2 to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.52–$8.70
Train from Monza to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.02–$5.11

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$32.61–$59.78
Train from Genève to Locarno
Ave. Duration:
5h 4m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$141.30–$250.00
Train from Zürich HB to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$59.78–$119.57

Trenitalia EuroCity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$25.00–$70.65

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Website:
regiojet.com/
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$4.46–$7.07

Airlines

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Linate
Ave. Duration:
4h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$467.39

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Linate
Ave. Duration:
3h 51m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$543.48

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$391.30
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$445.65

Air Dolomiti

Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Linate
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$532.61

Twin Jet

Website:
twinjet.fr/
Plane from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$271.74–$489.13

Gulf Air Bahrain

Website:
gulfair.com/
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Friday
Estimated price:
$65.22–$228.26

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Lugano?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Lugano is to bus which costs $20.65 - $44.57 and takes 8h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Lugano?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Lugano is to drive which takes 5h 2m and costs $92.39 - $141.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Lugano?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and arriving at Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Lugano via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.

How far is it from Lyon to Lugano?

The distance between Lyon and Lugano is 521 km. The road distance is 492.2 km.

How do I travel from Lyon to Lugano without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs $50 - $163.04 .

How long does it take to get from Lyon to Lugano?

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Lyon to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Lugano bus from?

Lyon to Lugano bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Lugano train from?

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

Train or bus from Lyon to Lugano?

The best way to get from Lyon to Lugano is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs $50 - $163.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20.65 - $44.57 and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the Lyon to Lugano bus arrive?

Lyon to Lugano bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Milan - Lampugnano Bus Station.

Where does the Lyon to Lugano train arrive?

Lyon to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Milan Centrale station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Lugano is 492 km. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Lyon to Lugano.

How do I get a train ticket from Lyon to Lugano?

Book your Lyon to Lugano train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lyon to Lugano?

Book your Lyon to Lugano bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 5729+ hotels available in Lugano. Prices start at $60.67 per night.
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