There are 3 ways to get from Liguria to Lugano by 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.
Train via Milan (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Ec
3h 37mCHF 24–48Train
cheapest- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Como Camerlatatrain Re13
3h 48mCHF 15–28Drive 214.2 km
- Drive from Genoa to Luganocar 214.2 km
2h 18mCHF 36–52
Liguria to Lugano by train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Liguria to Lugano is to train which costs SFr 14 - SFr 29 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Liguria to Lugano is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.
No, there is no direct train from Liguria to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Genova Brignole and arriving at Lugano via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
The distance between Liguria and Lugano is 214 km. The road distance is 214.2 km.
The best way to get from Liguria to Lugano without a car is to train via Milan which takes 3h 37m and costs SFr 24 - SFr 50.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Liguria to Lugano, including transfers.
Liguria to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Genova Brignole station.
Liguria to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Liguria to Lugano is 214 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Liguria to Lugano.
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What companies run services between Liguria, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Genova Brignole to Lugano via Milano Centrale in around 3h 37m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–26
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–22
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–17
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 10–15
- 2nd Class
- CHF 12–17
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Genova Brignole to Como Camerlata
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–15
- Website
- Trenord
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