- Must visit
MASI Lugano
Lugano’s leading art museum presents major modern and contemporary exhibitions in a striking lakeside cultural complex.
Cheapest price
€60
Average price
€93
Fastest journey
14 h
Average duration
15 h
Buses per day
17
Distance
589 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Paris to Lugano is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris to Lugano will cost around €93 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €60.
It's difficult to get from Paris to Lugano without transferring at least once.
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5709 · 4743
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Lugano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €29, and a flight costs an average of €17.
Distance: 365 miles (589 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€91 Average price | €72 Average price Cheapest | €420 Average price | €230 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 45m Average total duration 14h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 37m Average total duration 6h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration Fastest 3h 35m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.8 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Lugano:
A train is €20 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Paris to Lugano costing on average €91.
A train is €348 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Lugano costing on average €420.
Other travel options to Lugano take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 7m.
Bus takes on average 14h 15m.
Tickets start at around €91 compared to roughly €230 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €139. The journey takes 14h 15m versus 9h 19m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 18h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 17h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €78 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €63 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 15h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 18h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price €61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 17h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 17h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 19h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 18h15 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €72 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 17h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 18h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price €49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 15h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €94 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 15h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 15h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 15h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 20h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 19h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €67 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 16h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €39 |
The table below shows live departures for Paris to Lugano buses for today, Thursday, August 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 18h40 | 5:10 AM Lugano, Via Ciani | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:35 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 17h00 | 5:35 AM Lugano, Via Ciani | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:25 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 16h10 | 5:35 AM Lugano, Via Ciani | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:30 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 19h15 | 8:45 AM Lugano, Via Ciani | 2 transfers | |
30482 · 4740 | 4:05 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 16h10 | 8:15 AM Lugano, Via Ciani | 1 transfer | |
51497 · 4744 | 7:00 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 16h55 | 11:55 AM Lugano, Via Ciani | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 14h00 | 10:00 AM Lugano, Via Ciani | 1 transfer | |
30498 · 4744 | 8:45 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 15h10 | 11:55 AM Lugano, Via Ciani | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 14h55 | 12:35 PM Lugano, Via Ciani | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 15h05 | 1:05 PM Lugano, Via Ciani | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 20h00 | 7:10 PM Lugano, Via Ciani | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 19h40 | 7:10 PM Lugano, Via Ciani | 2 transfers | |
5709 · 4743 | 11:45 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 16h45 | 4:30 PM Lugano, Via Ciani | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, August 28 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:10 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 18h00 | 7:10 PM Lugano, Via Ciani | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:45 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 17h35 | 7:20 PM Lugano, Via Ciani | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:40 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 16h10 | 10:50 PM Lugano, Via Ciani | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:40 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 15h50 | 12:30 AM Lugano, Via Ciani | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Paris to Lugano run on average 13 times per day, taking around 14h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €27 but you can travel from only €17 by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 365 miles (589 km) distance in 11h 55m.
Distance 365 miles (589 km) |
Average bus duration 14h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price €27 |
Buses per day 13 |
Fastest bus 11h 55m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 49 days |
Discover the best of Lugano — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lugano trip today.
Lugano’s leading art museum presents major modern and contemporary exhibitions in a striking lakeside cultural complex.
Intimate museum inside the church complex, famous for Bernardino Luini frescoes and Renaissance religious art of exceptional local importance.
Museum and archive dedicated to writer Hermann Hesse in nearby Montagnola. It is essential for literary fans and lovers of the Collina d’Oro setting.
Lugano’s elegant waterfront park offers flowerbeds, sculptures, and lake views. It is one of the city’s most relaxing and photogenic walking areas.
The city’s famous shopping street is lined with arcades, boutiques, and historic buildings. It is ideal for strolling through central Lugano.
Main square facing the lake and city hall, often animated by markets and events. It is the natural hub of Lugano’s historic center.
A rich polenta dish from Ticino, often topped with braised beef, rabbit, or cheese. It reflects the region's Alpine farming roots and northern Italian influence.
Slow-cooked beef braise in red wine, commonly served with polenta. It is a hearty Ticinese classic suited to the cooler mountain climate.
Lake fish such as perch or pike-perch, usually simply grilled or pan-fried. It showcases the fresh catch from nearby lakes in southern Switzerland.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining at Villa Principe Leopoldo, known for refined Italian and Mediterranean cuisine with panoramic views over Lugano.
Historic lakeside restaurant serving polished Ticinese and Italian dishes in a classic setting near Parco Ciani.
Traditional grotto-style venue above Lugano, appreciated for local specialties, grilled meats, polenta, and a rustic hillside atmosphere.
Very high by Swiss standards: hotels, dining, and local transport usually cost more than in nearby Italian cities and many European lake destinations.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for excellent restaurant service. Round up small taxi fares and café bills.
Official public transport app
Via Ciani, Lugano -> Piazza della Riforma, Lugano
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris to Lugano by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lugano, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Paris to Lugano buses use the Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lugano, Via Ciani station pair. Use this guide to compare Paris and Lugano bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) is 2 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Bercy (in the station), Le Train Bleu (0.5 km), Chez Lili et Marcel (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
Available at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine): Elevators, ramps.
Paris, Porte Maillot is 5 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris, Porte Maillot has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Porte Maillot (in the station), Le Relais de Venise (0.2 km), Chez Georges (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Paris, Porte Maillot.
Available at Paris, Porte Maillot: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris, Porte Maillot: Elevators, ramps.
Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets / D145 is 14 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets / D145 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets / D145. ATMs are available at Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets / D145.
Ticket office support is available at Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets / D145.
Available at Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets / D145: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets / D145: Pavements and crossings suitable for wheelchairs.
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