4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Lyon to Lugano
Cheapest price
£33
Average price
£42
Fastest journey
9 h 30 m
Average duration
9 h 45 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
319 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Lyon to Lugano is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Lugano will cost around £42 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £33.
Of the 4 buses that leave Lyon for Lugano every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 319 km distance in an average of 9 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 10 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
13:559h35Lyon23:30Lugano£331One-way0 changes
6:009h30Lyon15:30Lugano£361One-way0 changes- 2:209h45Lyon12:05Lugano£411One-way0 changes
- 11:4510h10Lyon21:55Lugano£571One-way0 changes
- 6:009h30Lyon15:30Lugano£361One-way0 changes
- 13:559h35Lyon23:30Lugano£331One-way0 changes
- 2:209h45Lyon12:05Lugano£411One-way0 changes
- 11:4510h10Lyon21:55Lugano£571One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Lyon to Lugano
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Lugano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £188.
Distance: 319 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
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£39 Average Price Cheapest | £190 Average Price | £131 Average Price |
8h 2m Average total duration 7h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 59m Average total duration Fastest 7h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 59m Average total duration 8h 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Lyon to Lugano bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Lugano coaches for today, Tuesday 21 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 13:55 Lyon | 9h35 | 23:30 Lugano | 0 changesdirect | |
| 22:00 Lyon | 11h00 | 9:00 Lugano | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 22 April | |||||
| 2:20 Lyon | 9h45 | 12:05 Lugano | 0 changesdirect | |
| 6:00 Lyon | 9h30 | 15:30 Lugano | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why book with Omio vs FlixBus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for FlixBus, but also compare tickets for the likes of BlaBlaCar Bus to find the best option for your trip from Lyon to Lugano.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lyon to Lugano
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Switzerland
Buses from Lyon to Lugano run on average 7 times per day, taking around 7h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £22 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:15. The fastest coach covers the 319 km distance in 9h 30m.
Distance 319 km |
Average bus duration 7h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 9h 30m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:15 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 42 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar from Lyon to LuganoYou can travel by bus between Lyon to Lugano with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar for as low as £22. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Lyon to Lugano coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon to Lugano by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lugano, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lyon and Lugano
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km)
- Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: C19, C20, 31, 46, 49, 55, 60, S1 Metro: A Tram: T1, T2
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