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

The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 12 - SFr 27 and takes 4h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Genoa to Lugano is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 50.

Is there a direct bus between Genoa and Lugano?

No, there is no direct bus from Genoa to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Genoa and arriving at Lugano via Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Genoa and Lugano?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Genova P.Za Principe and arriving at Lugano. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Genoa to Lugano?

The distance between Genoa and Lugano is 212 km. The road distance is 214.2 km.

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

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.

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

The train from Genova P.Za Principe to Lugano takes 3h 40m including transfers and departs five times a week.

Where do I catch the Genoa to Lugano bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Genoa to Lugano train from?

Genoa to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Genova P.Za Principe station.

Train or bus from Genoa to Lugano?

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 27 and takes 4h 30m.

Where does the Genoa to Lugano bus arrive?

Genoa to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Genoa to Lugano train arrive?

Genoa to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Lugano station.

Can I drive from Genoa to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to Lugano is 214 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Genoa to Lugano.

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

Book your Genoa to Lugano train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 7041+ hotels available in Lugano.

Genoa to Lugano - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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
1. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Luganotrain Ec
3h 40m
CHF 45–90
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Genoa to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 500 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milan to Luganobus FlixBus 076 / ...
4h 30m
CHF 13–27
Drive 214.2 km
1. Drive from Genoa to Luganocar 214.2 km
2h 18m
CHF 34–49
Train via Como S. Giovanni
1. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Como S.Giovannitrain Re13
3h 44m
CHF 14–69
Train via Milan
1. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Re80
4h 43m
CHF 44–128

Genoa to Lugano by train (Trenitalia)

5Weekly Trains

3h 40mAverage Duration

CHF 45Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 212.2 km
Duration: 3h 40m

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, you can take a bus from Genoa to Lugano via Milan in around 4h 30m.

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