There are 5 ways to get from Genoa to Pilatus by bus, train (Trenitalia), 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Genoa to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 500 / ...
- Take the bus from Milan to Luzernbus FlixBus N401 / ...
7h 13mCHF 138–191Train via Milan (Trenitalia)
cheapest- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luzerntrain Ec
8h 59mCHF 56–119Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
7h 22mCHF 85–151Drive 385.6 km
- Drive from Genoa to Pilatuscar 385.6 km
4h 23mCHF 63–91Train via Como
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Como S.Giovannitrain Re13
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Luzerntrain Ec
8h 30mCHF 83–223
Genoa to Pilatus by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Pilatus is to drive which costs SFr 60 - SFr 95 and takes 4h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Genoa to Pilatus is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 95.
No, there is no direct bus from Genoa to Pilatus. However, there are services departing from Genoa and arriving at Luzern via Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Pilatus. However, there are services departing from Genova P.Za Principe and arriving at Pilatus Kulm via Arth-Goldau, Luzern and Alpnachstad PB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
The distance between Genoa and Pilatus is 411 km. The road distance is 385.6 km.
The best way to get from Genoa to Pilatus without a car is to bus which takes 7h 13m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 200.
It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Genoa to Pilatus, including transfers.
Genoa to Pilatus bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.
Genoa to Pilatus train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Genova P.Za Principe station.
The best way to get from Genoa to Pilatus is to bus which takes 7h 13m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 80 - SFr 160 and takes 7h 22m.
What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Pilatus, Switzerland?
You can take a bus from Genoa to Pilatus via Milan and Luzern in around 7h 13m. Alternatively, Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Genova P.Za Principe to Arth-Goldau once daily. Tickets cost CHF 70–120 and the journey takes 4h 54m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Arth-Goldau
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–120
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 80–120
- 2nd Class
- CHF 70–95
Train from Milano Centrale to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–55
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 30–50
- 2nd Class
- CHF 40–55
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Genova Brignole to Como S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–15
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–200
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–45
- 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 23–40
- 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 28–55
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Genoa to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Milan to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–30
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Genoa to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–21
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.com
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Milan to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–24
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Genoa to Pilatus bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Genoa to Pilatus train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Arth-Goldau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to Pilatus is 386 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Genoa to Pilatus.
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