- Must visit
Musée du Louvre
The World’s most visited museum, home to the Mona Lisa, vast antiquities collections, and major French masterpieces. Essential for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$322
Average price
$339
Fastest journey
9 h 2 m
Average duration
9 h 44 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
589 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lugano to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lugano to Paris will cost around $339 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $322.
It's difficult to get from Lugano to Paris without transferring at least 2 times.
IC 2 870 | 870 · IR 26 2316 | 2316 · IR 15 2518 | 2518+
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IC 2 874 | 874 · IR 26 2320 | 2320 · IR 15 2522 | 2522+
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IC 21 672 | 672 · IR 15 2520 | 2520+
9270
IC 2 874 | 874 · IC 5 522 | 522+
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IC 2 870 | 870 · IC 5 518 | 518+
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IC 2 874 | 874 · IC 5 522 | 522+
9270
IC 2 874 | 874 · IR 26 2320 | 2320 · IR 15 2522 | 2522+
9270
EC 30314 | 30314+
IR VAE 2016 | 2016+
IR 15 2522 | 2522+
9270
IC 21 672 | 672 · IR 15 2520 | 2520+
9270
IC 2 870 | 870 · IC 5 518 | 518+
9270Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lugano to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. 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 bus costs an average of $35, and a train costs an average of $343.
Distance: 365 miles (589 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$353 Average price | $76 Average price | $69 Average price Cheapest | $278 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 37m Average total duration 7h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 15m Average total duration 13h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.8 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.5kg 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 Lugano to Paris:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lugano to Paris costing on average $76 (€62).
A bus is $284 (€232) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lugano to Paris costing on average $353 (€288).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 7m.
Bus takes on average 13h 45m.
You'll arrive about 1h 43m sooner (7h 7m by train vs 8h 50m by car). Tickets start at around $353 (€288) compared to roughly $278 (€227) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Lugano to Paris trains for tomorrow, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 2 870 | 870 · IC 5 518 | 518+ 9270 | 9:02 AM Lugano, Stazione | 11h02 | 8:04 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 2 transfers | |
IC 2 870 | 870 · IR 26 2316 | 2316 · IR 15 2518 | 2518+ 9270 | 9:02 AM Lugano, Stazione | 11h02 | 8:04 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 3 transfers | |
IC 21 672 | 672 · IR 15 2520 | 2520+ 9270 | 10:02 AM Lugano, Stazione | 10h02 | 8:04 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 2 transfers | |
EC 30314 | 30314 · IR 15 2522 | 2522+ 9270+ IR VAE 2016 | 2016 | 10:30 AM Lugano, Stazione | 9h34 | 8:04 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 3 transfers | |
IC 2 874 | 874 · IC 5 522 | 522+ 9270 | 11:02 AM Lugano, Stazione | 9h02 | 8:04 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 2 transfers | |
IC 2 874 | 874 · IR 26 2320 | 2320 · IR 15 2522 | 2522+ 9270 | 11:02 AM Lugano, Stazione | 9h02 | 8:04 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Lugano to Paris run on average 1 times per day, taking around 7h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $343 (€280) but you can travel from only $22 (€18) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 06:28, the last at 19:07. The fastest train covers the 365 miles (589 km) distance in 8h 14m.
Distance 365 miles (589 km) |
Average train duration 7h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $343 (€280) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 8h 14m |
First train 6:28 AM |
Last train 7:07 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
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