There are 5 ways to get from Genoa to Lugano by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to LuganoEc
3h 19mCHF 65–120Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Genoa to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano500 / ...
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano076 / ...
4h 30mCHF 14–46Drive 214.3 km
- Drive from Genoa to Lugano214.3 km
2h 17mCHF 35–50Train via Milan
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano CentraleIc
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to LuganoRe 80
4h 42mCHF 16–36Bus, train
- Take the bus from Genoa Piazza della Vittoria to Milan Malpensa Terminal 2 ArrivalsItabus
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T2 to LuganoTrenord
5h 40mCHF 14–20
Genoa to Lugano by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Lugano is to bus and train which costs SFr 13 - SFr 20 and takes 5h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Genoa to Lugano is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 50.
No, there is no direct bus from Genoa to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Genoa and arriving at Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Genova P.Za Principe and arriving at Lugano. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 19m.
The distance between Genoa and Lugano is 212 km. The road distance is 214.3 km.
The best way to get from Genoa to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 120.
The train from Genova P.Za Principe to Lugano takes 3h 19m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Genoa to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.
Genoa to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Genova P.Za Principe station.
The best way to get from Genoa to Lugano is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 14 - SFr 50 and takes 4h 30m.
What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?
Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Genova P.Za Principe to Lugano twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 45–90 and the journey takes 3h 19m. Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Genoa to Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 4h 30m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–90
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 60–90
- 2nd Class
- CHF 45–65
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–120
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–22
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–24
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–29
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–26
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T2 to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–8
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Genoa to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Genoa to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–24
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–21
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
Bus from Genoa Piazza della Vittoria to Milan Malpensa Terminal 2 Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–12
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–15
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–12
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Genoa to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Genoa to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Lugano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to Lugano is 214 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Genoa to Lugano.
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