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Geneva to Lugano trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Geneva and Lugano takes 5h 23m and the fastest train takes 4h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Geneva 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.

5h 23m
Duration
450 km
Distance
CHF 168
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Zurich

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  1. Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain train Ic1 / ...
  2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train Ec / ...
5h 18m
CHF 143–419

Geneva to Lugano train times

Trains run hourly between Geneva and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Geneva is at 8:35 PM which arrives into Lugano at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 449.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Genève to Lugano via Zürich HB in around 5h 18m.

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