Train Lugano to Geneva from CHF 156 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Lugano and Geneva takes 5h 56m and the fastest train takes 5h 3m. 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 56m
Duration: 426 km
Distance: CHF 156
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Luthern

best

Take the train from Lugano to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
Take the train from Luzern to Genèvetrain Ir15

5h 32m

CHF 122–396

Lugano to Geneva train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Lugano and Geneva. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Geneva at 9:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, April 4, 2026

6:00 AM → 11:05 AM
5h 5m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 1:05 PM
5h 3m • 1 change
10:02 AM → 3:05 PM
5h 3m • 1 change
12:02 PM → 5:05 PM
5h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, April 5, 2026

6:00 AM → 11:05 AM
5h 5m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 1:05 PM
5h 3m • 1 change
10:02 AM → 3:05 PM
5h 3m • 1 change
12:02 PM → 5:05 PM
5h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, April 6, 2026

6:00 AM → 11:05 AM
5h 5m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 1:05 PM
5h 3m • 1 change
10:02 AM → 3:05 PM
5h 3m • 1 change
12:02 PM → 5:05 PM
5h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 7, 2026

6:00 AM → 11:05 AM
5h 5m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 1:05 PM
5h 3m • 1 change
10:02 AM → 3:05 PM
5h 3m • 1 change
12:02 PM → 5:05 PM
5h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 8, 2026

6:00 AM → 11:05 AM
5h 5m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 1:05 PM
5h 3m • 1 change
10:02 AM → 3:05 PM
5h 3m • 1 change
12:02 PM → 5:05 PM
5h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 9, 2026

6:00 AM → 11:05 AM
5h 5m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 1:05 PM
5h 3m • 1 change
10:02 AM → 3:05 PM
5h 3m • 1 change
12:02 PM → 5:05 PM
5h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, April 10, 2026

6:00 AM → 11:05 AM
5h 5m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 1:05 PM
5h 3m • 1 change
10:02 AM → 3:05 PM
5h 3m • 1 change
12:02 PM → 5:05 PM
5h 3m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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