Train Lugano to Geneva from CHF 168 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Lugano and Geneva takes 5h 41m and the fastest train takes 4h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Lugano to Geneva. 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 41m
Duration: 450 km
Distance: CHF 168
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Zurich

best

Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...

5h 29m

CHF 135–350

Lugano to Geneva train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Lugano and Geneva. The earliest departure is at 8:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Geneva at 8:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Zuerich Hb and take an average of 5h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, July 8, 2026

10:30 AM → 3:38 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
12:30 PM → 5:38 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 6:38 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
2:30 PM → 7:38 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, July 9, 2026

8:30 AM → 1:38 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 2:38 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
10:30 AM → 3:38 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
12:30 PM → 5:38 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, July 10, 2026

8:30 AM → 1:38 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 2:38 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
10:30 AM → 3:38 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
12:30 PM → 5:38 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, July 11, 2026

8:30 AM → 1:38 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 2:38 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
10:30 AM → 3:38 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
12:30 PM → 5:38 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, July 12, 2026

8:30 AM → 1:38 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 2:38 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
10:30 AM → 3:38 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
12:30 PM → 5:38 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, July 13, 2026

8:30 AM → 1:38 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 2:38 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
10:30 AM → 3:38 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
12:30 PM → 5:38 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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