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 Milanbus 500 / ...
- Take the bus from Milano - Famagosta to Luzerner Raststätte A2bus
5h 51mTrain via Milan (Trenitalia)
cheapest- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luzerntrain Ec
9hCHF 57–119Train (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 63–90Train 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 78–213
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 90 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 90.
No, there is no direct bus from Genoa to Pilatus. However, there are services departing from Genoa and arriving at Luzerner Raststätte A2 via Assago-Milanofiori M2 and Milano - Famagosta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
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 435 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 5h 51m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 51m 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 5h 51m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 85 - 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 Assago-Milanofiori M2, Milan - Famagosta, Milano - Famagosta, and Luzerner Raststätte A2 in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Genova P.Za Principe to Arth-Goldau twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 70–120 and the journey takes 4h 54m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Arth-Goldau
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–120
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 80–120
- 2nd Class
- CHF 70–95
Train from Milano Centrale to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–55
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 30–50
- 2nd Class
- CHF 40–55
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Genova Brignole to Como S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–15
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–190
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–45
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 24–40
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 28–55
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Genoa to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–18
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- info@onebus.it
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from Milano - Famagosta to Luzerner Raststätte A2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Onebus
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More Questions & Answers
Genoa to Pilatus bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan 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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