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How to get fromLugano to Genevaby train (Trenitalia), train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Lugano to Geneva by train (Trenitalia), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lugano to Lausannetrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Lausanne to Genèvetrain train Ir15 / ...
    4h 57m
    CHF 63–147

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T2train train Trenord
    2. Take the bus from Milan to Genevabus bus N1524
    7h 41m
    CHF 31–87

  3. Drive 318 km

    1. Drive from Lugano to Genevacar car 318 km
    4h 46m
    CHF 51–74

  4. Train to Zurich Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain train
    2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane ZRH - GVA
    5h
    CHF 122–320

  5. Train via Luthern

    1. Take the train from Lugano to Luzerntrain train Ic21 / ...
    2. Take the train from Luzern to Genèvetrain train Ir15
    5h 13m
    CHF 82–162

  6. Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train train
    2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane MXP - GVA
    6h 25m
    CHF 56–187

Lugano to Geneva by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration4h 57mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 63Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Geneva, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Lugano to Genève via Lausanne in around 4h 57m.

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