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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Annecy to Lugano
Cheapest price
$103
Average price
$113
Fastest journey
5 h 17 m
Average duration
5 h 18 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
219 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Annecy to Lugano is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Annecy to Lugano will cost around $113 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $103.
It's difficult to get from Annecy to Lugano without transferring at least 4 times.
R L5 23031 | 23031 · IR 15 2517 | 2517 · IR 26 2323 | 2323 · IC 2 873 | 8739:23 AM5h46La Plaine3:09 PMLugano$1031One-way4 transfers- R L5 23029 | 23029 · IC 1 715 | 715 · IC 2 873 | 873 · B 5 5219 | 52198:53 AM6h16La Plaine3:09 PMLugano$1141One-way3 transfers
- R L4 23137 | 23137 · IR 90 1817 | 1817 · IC 5 521 | 521 · IC 21 675 | 67510:52 AM5h17Lancy-Pont-Rouge4:09 PMLugano$1141One-way4 transfers
- R L5 23035 | 23035 · IR 15 2519 | 2519 · IC 21 675 | 675 · B 5 5243 | 524310:23 AM5h46La Plaine4:09 PMLugano$1141One-way3 transfers
- R L4 23227 | 23227 · IR 15 2515 | 2515 · IC 21 671 | 671 · B 5 5195 | 51958:34 AM5h35Annecy2:09 PMLugano$1141One-way3 transfers
- R L4 23137 | 23137 · IR 90 1817 | 1817 · IC 5 521 | 521 · IC 21 675 | 67510:52 AM5h17Lancy-Pont-Rouge4:09 PMLugano$1141One-way4 transfers
- R L1 23379 | 23379 · IR 90 1813 | 1813 · IC 5 517 | 517 · IC 21 671 | 6718:52 AM5h17Lancy-Pont-Rouge2:09 PMLugano$1141One-way4 transfers
- R L4 23133 | 23133 · IR 90 1815 | 1815 · IC 5 519 | 519 · IC 2 873 | 8739:52 AM5h17Lancy-Pont-Rouge3:09 PMLugano$1141One-way4 transfers
- R L4 23137 | 23137 · IR 90 1817 | 1817 · IC 5 521 | 521 · IC 21 675 | 67510:49 AM5h20Annecy4:09 PMLugano$1141One-way4 transfers
- R L4 23133 | 23133 · IR 90 1815 | 1815 · IC 5 519 | 519 · IC 2 873 | 8739:49 AM5h20Annecy3:09 PMLugano$1141One-way4 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Annecy to Lugano
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Annecy to Lugano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, and a flight costs an average of $64.
Distance: 136 miles (219 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$128 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $213 Average price | $271 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 13m Average total duration Fastest 5h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 30m Average total duration 6h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 0m Average total duration 10h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Annecy to Lugano:
A bus is $77 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Annecy to Lugano costing on average $128 (€103).
A bus is $162 (€131) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Annecy to Lugano costing on average $213 (€172).
Other travel options to Lugano take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 0m.
Flight takes on average 10h 0m.
Tickets start at around $128 (€103) compared to roughly $271 (€218) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $143 (€115). The journey takes 5h 43m versus 4h 32m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Annecy to Lugano train times
The table below shows live departures for Annecy to Lugano trains for today, Tuesday, May 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:49 AM Annecy | 5h21 | 2:10 PM Lugano | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, May 20 | |||||
| R L5 23027 | 23027 · IR 15 2515 | 2515 · IC 21 671 | 671 · B 5 5195 | 5195 | 8:23 AM La Plaine | 5h46 | 2:09 PM Lugano | 3 transfers | |
| R L4 23227 | 23227 · IR 15 2515 | 2515 · IC 21 671 | 671 · B 5 5195 | 5195 | 8:34 AM Annecy | 5h35 | 2:09 PM Lugano | 3 transfers | |
| R L4 23227 | 23227 · IR 15 2515 | 2515 · IC 21 671 | 671 · B 5 5195 | 5195 | 8:37 AM Lancy-Pont-Rouge | 5h32 | 2:09 PM Lugano | 3 transfers | |
| R L1 23379 | 23379 · IR 90 1813 | 1813 · IC 5 517 | 517 · IC 21 671 | 671 | 8:49 AM Annecy | 5h20 | 2:09 PM Lugano | 4 transfers | |
| R L1 23379 | 23379 · IR 90 1813 | 1813 · IC 5 517 | 517 · IC 21 671 | 671 | 8:52 AM Lancy-Pont-Rouge | 5h17 | 2:09 PM Lugano | 4 transfers | |
| R L5 23029 | 23029 · IC 1 715 | 715 · IC 2 873 | 873 · B 5 5219 | 5219 | 8:53 AM La Plaine | 6h16 | 3:09 PM Lugano | 3 transfers | |
| R L5 23031 | 23031 · IR 15 2517 | 2517 · IR 26 2323 | 2323 · IC 2 873 | 873 | 9:23 AM La Plaine | 5h46 | 3:09 PM Lugano | 4 transfers | |
| RE 33 18465 | 18465 · IC 5 519 | 519 · IC 2 873 | 873 · B 5 5219 | 5219 | 9:28 AM Annecy | 5h41 | 3:09 PM Lugano | 3 transfers | |
| RE 33 18465 | 18465 · IC 5 519 | 519 · IC 2 873 | 873 · B 5 5219 | 5219 | 9:31 AM Lancy-Pont-Rouge | 5h38 | 3:09 PM Lugano | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Annecy to Lugano
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Switzerland
Trains from Annecy to Lugano run on average 20 times per day, taking around 5h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $79 (€64) but you can travel from only $39 (€31) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:32, the last at 21:02. The fastest train covers the 136 miles (219 km) distance in 5h 20m.
Distance 136 miles (219 km) |
Average train duration 5h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $79 (€64) |
Trains per day 20 |
Fastest train 5h 20m |
First train 4:32 AM |
Last train 9:02 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) from Annecy to Lugano trainsSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) trains will get you between Annecy and Lugano from $39 (€31). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Annecy to Lugano
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