Lugano to Marseille by train

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Overview: trains from Lugano to Marseille

Find the key information for travelling by train from Lugano to Marseille, 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 8hr 43m View journey
Distance (km) 412
Trains / day 16 View all
Cheapest journey €437.52 View journey
Avg journey time 19hr 12m
Train operators 47

Explore Lugano to Marseille by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Lugano to Marseille aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train cost between Lugano to Marseille

Getting from Lugano to Marseille by rail typically costs €437.52, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Lugano to Marseille train schedule

  • The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 04:32.

  • The latest weekday train along this route departs at 22:02.

  • The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 04:32.

  • The latest weekend train along this route departs at 22:02.

  • 16 trains run along this route each day.

  • Trains leave the station every 36 minutes.

Lugano to Marseille distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 412 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 8 hours and 43 minutes.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Lugano and Marseille?

You can secure tickets for travel between Lugano and Marseille up to 6 months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Making the most of your Lugano to Marseille travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Marseille.

FAQs about the train journey from Lugano to Marseille

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

The train journey between Lugano and Marseille spans 412 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

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.