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MASI Lugano
Lugano’s leading art museum presents major modern and contemporary exhibitions in a striking lakeside cultural complex.
Cheapest price on Oct 12
$66
Average ticket price on Oct 12
$75
Fastest journey on Oct 12
13 h
Average journey duration on Oct 12
14 h 57 m
Buses on Oct 12
12
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 $75 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $66.
It's difficult to get from Paris to Lugano without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusBuses from Paris to Lugano run on average 13 times per day, taking around 14h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $32 (€27) but you can travel from only $20 (€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 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 (€27) |
Buses per day 13 |
Fastest bus 11h 55m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 18h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 17h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 15h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 18h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 17h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 20h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 18h15 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 17h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 16h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 15h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $140 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 14h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 15h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 20h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 20h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 19h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 16h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
The table below shows live departures for Paris to Lugano buses for today, Sunday, October 11. 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 · FlixBus | 2:30 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 18h15 | 8:45 AM Lugano, Via Ciani | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:15 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 15h45 | 10:00 AM Lugano, Via Ciani | 1 transfer | |
30492 · 4740 | 7:15 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 13h00 | 8:15 AM Lugano, Via Ciani | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 15h30 | 10:45 AM Lugano, Via Ciani | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 16h35 | 12:35 PM 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 | 20h10 | 7:20 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 | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:10 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 18h10 | 7:20 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 | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 18h20 | 4:50 AM Lugano, Via Ciani | 1 transfer | |
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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.
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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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