The cheapest and fastest trains from Lugano to Lyon
Cheapest price
£216
Average price
£230
Fastest journey
14 h 22 m
Average duration
16 h 22 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
319 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lugano to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lugano to Lyon will cost around £230 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £216.
To travel from Lugano to Lyon you need to make at least 2 changes.
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Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Lugano to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Lugano to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a train costs an average of £218.
Distance: 319 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
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£232 Average Price | £47 Average Price Cheapest | £131 Average Price |
7h 24m Average total duration 6h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 14m Average total duration 8h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Lugano to Lyon train times
The table below shows live departures for Lugano to Lyon trains for today, Saturday 8 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 15:02 Lugano | 18h22 | 09:24 Lyon | 2 changes | |
![]() | 21:02 Lugano | 12h22 | 09:24 Lyon | 3 changes | |
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Compare prices and tickets Lugano to Lyon by train, coach or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lugano to Lyon
Trains from Lugano to Lyon run on average 2 times per day, taking around 6h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £218 but you can travel from only £25 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 01:05, the last at 18:38. The fastest train covers the 319 km distance in 12h 22m.
Distance 319 km |
Average train duration 6h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £218 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 12h 22m |
First train 01:05 |
Last train 18:38 |
Train companies: SBB, SNCF | TGV Lyria, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Lugano to Lyon trainsSBB, SNCF | TGV Lyria, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Lugano and Lyon from £25. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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SNCF | TGV Lyria
Trenitalia EuroCity
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
FAQs: Lugano to Lyon train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lugano to Lyon by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lyon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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