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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Lyon to Lugano
Cheapest price
£37
Average price
£123
Fastest journey
7 h 12 m
Average duration
10 h 56 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
319 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 £123 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £37.
To travel from Lyon to Lugano you need to make at least one change.
17:2313h31Lyon6:54Lugano£371One-way3 changes- 8:327h56Lyon16:28Lugano£801One-way1 change
- 17:2315h05Lyon8:28Lugano£801One-way1 change
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9:167h12Lyon16:28Lugano£2941One-way2 changes
- 9:167h12Lyon16:28Lugano£2941One-way2 changes
- 8:327h56Lyon16:28Lugano£801One-way1 change
- 17:2313h31Lyon6:54Lugano£371One-way3 changes
- 17:2315h05Lyon8:28Lugano£801One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach 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 £20. 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 £20, and a flight costs an average of £52.
Distance: 319 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£137 Average Price | £38 Average Price Cheapest | £159 Average Price |
7h 59m Average total duration Fastest 7h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 3m Average total duration 7h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 12m Average total duration 9h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Lyon to Lugano train times
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Lugano trains for today, Monday 1 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:16 Lyon | 7h12 | 16:28 Lugano | 2 changes | |
| 17:23 Lyon | 13h31 | 6:54 Lugano | 3 changes | |
| 17:23 Lyon | 15h05 | 8:28 Lugano | 1 change | |
| Tuesday 2 June | |||||
| 8:32 Lyon | 7h56 | 16:28 Lugano | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lyon to Lugano
France
Switzerland
Trains from Lyon to Lugano run on average 3 times per day, taking around 7h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £37 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 08:30, the last at 13:02. The fastest train covers the 319 km distance in 7h 12m.
Distance 319 km |
Average train duration 7h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 7h 12m |
First train 8:30 |
Last train 13:02 |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 42 days |
Train companies: SBB, Regionale, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) from Lyon to Lugano trainsSBB, Regionale, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) trains will get you between Lyon and Lugano from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
SBB
Regionale
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
FAQs: Lyon to Lugano train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon to Lugano 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 Lugano, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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