Lugano to Bordeaux by train

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Overview: trains from Lugano to Bordeaux

Find the key information for travelling by train from Lugano to Bordeaux, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 04:32 View journey
Last train 22:02 View journey
Avg changes 2
Fastest journey 9hr 17m View journey
Distance (km) 753
Trains / day 27 View all
Cheapest journey US$237.50 View journey
Avg journey time 19hr 34m
Train operators 94

Taking the train from Lugano to Bordeaux

Ready to book a trip from Lugano to Bordeaux by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Train cost from Lugano to Bordeaux

Ready to book tickets from Lugano to Bordeaux? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between Lugano and Bordeaux typically run US$237.50.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 6 months in advance.

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Lugano to Bordeaux departure frequency and train timetable

With 27 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 31 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 04:32 and the last one is at 22:02. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 04:32, with the last one at 22:02.

How long is the train journey from Lugano to Bordeaux?

This journey covers a total of 753 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 9 hours and 17 minutes.

Booking time frame: Lugano to Bordeaux trains

Tickets for travel to Bordeaux along this route are available for purchase 6 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Learn even more about travelling from Lugano to Bordeaux by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Bordeaux.

FAQs about the train journey from Lugano to Bordeaux

Want to know more about your journey from Lugano to Bordeaux? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance from Lugano to Bordeaux is 753 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

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Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.