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 (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Luganotrain Ec
3h 40mCHF 45–90Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 45mCHF 12–23Drive 214.3 km
- Drive from Genoa to Luganocar 214.3 km
2h 18mCHF 34–50Train via Como Camerlata
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Como Camerlatatrain Re 13
4h 1mCHF 12–17Train via Milan
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Re80
4h 44mCHF 43–126
Genoa to Lugano by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Lugano is to train via Como Camerlata which costs SFr 12 - SFr 17 and takes 4h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Genoa to Lugano is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop and arriving at Lugano. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Genova P.Za Principe and arriving at Lugano. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.
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 40m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 90.
The train from Genova P.Za Principe to Lugano takes 3h 40m including transfers and departs five times a week.
Genoa to Lugano bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop 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 40m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 12 - SFr 23 and takes 3h 45m.
What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?
Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Genova P.Za Principe to Lugano 5 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 45–90 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop to Lugano twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 12–23 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–90
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 60–90
- 2nd Class
- CHF 45–60
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Genova Brignole to Como Camerlata
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–14
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–45
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 24–40
- 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 26–55
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 24–75
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–23
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Genoa to Lugano bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lugano 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 18m to drive from Genoa to Lugano.
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