What is the cheapest way to get from Geneva to Lugano?

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 23 - SFr 45 and takes 7h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Geneva to Lugano?

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Lugano is to fly and train which takes 3h 20m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 210.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Lugano?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Lugano via Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Lugano via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

How far is it from Geneva to Lugano?

The distance between Geneva and Lugano is 450 km. The road distance is 317.6 km.

How do I travel from Geneva to Lugano without a car?

The best way to get from Geneva to Lugano without a car is to train via Zurich which takes 5h 17m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 430.

How long does it take to get from Geneva to Lugano?

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Geneva to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Lugano bus from?

Geneva to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Lugano train from?

Geneva to Lugano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.

Train or bus from Geneva to Lugano?

The best way to get from Geneva to Lugano is to train via Zurich which takes 5h 17m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 23 - SFr 45 and takes 7h 40m.

Where does the Geneva to Lugano bus arrive?

Geneva to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.

Where does the Geneva to Lugano train arrive?

Geneva to Lugano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Geneva to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Lugano is 318 km. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Geneva to Lugano.

How do I get a train ticket from Geneva to Lugano?

Book your Geneva to Lugano train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Geneva to Lugano?

Book your Geneva to Lugano bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 4605+ hotels available in Lugano.

Geneva to Lugano - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Geneva to Lugano by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Zurich
best
1. Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
5h 17m
CHF 146–426
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Milanbus FlixBus 472 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milan to Luganobus FlixBus 076 / ...
7h 40m
CHF 23–42
Drive 317.6 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Luganocar 317.6 km
4h 49m
CHF 51–73
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane GVA - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
3h 20m
CHF 71–203
Train
1. Take the train from Genève to Locarnotrain Ic
5h 48m
CHF 142–432
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain
3h 23m
CHF 156–448

Geneva to Lugano by train

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5h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 449.7 km
Duration: 5h 17m

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 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva to Lugano via Milan in around 7h 40m.

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