The average bus between Genoa and Lugano takes 4h 31m and the fastest bus takes 3h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Genoa to Lugano. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Genoa and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Genoa is at 7:40 PM which arrives into Lugano at 10:30 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Genoa to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Genoa station and arriving at Lugano station via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
Genoa to Lugano bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Genoa station.
Genoa to Lugano bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Genoa to Lugano bus tickets online with BlaBlaCar Bus and FlixBus.
The distance between Genoa and Lugano is 178.5 km. The road distance is 222 km.
You can take a bus from Genoa to Lugano via Milan in around 4h 30m.