Travelling by train from Annecy to Lugano

Ready to travel from Annecy to Lugano by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Train cost for travel between Annecy and Lugano

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is €176.79, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 5 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Annecy to Lugano departure timetable

On this route, 7 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Annecy at 05:44 and the last leaving at 20:44 during the week.

For weekend travel to Lugano, the earliest departure is at 05:44 and the last one is at 20:44. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 1 hour and 25 minutes.

Travel time and distance between Annecy and Lugano

The route’s fastest journey takes 7 hours and 14 minutes, covering a total of 219 kilometres.

How far in advance Annecy and Lugano tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Annecy and Lugano are available 5 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Making the most of your trip to Lugano

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Lugano.

Frequently asked questions

What is the distance by train from Annecy to Lugano?

The total distance between Annecy and Lugano is 219 kilometres.

How much is a train ticket from Annecy to Lugano?

The cheapest fare on this route is €176.79. If you book 30 days in advance, tickets cost about . If booked 7 days in advance, the cost is typically .

When do tickets go on sale for trains travelling from Annecy to Lugano?

Tickets for this journey become available 5 months ahead of the travel date.

What’s the travel time from Annecy to Lugano by train?

The fastest journey time is 7 hours and 14 minutes.