There are 5 ways to get from Milan to Genève, Lyon by train (Trenitalia), bus, rideshare, train, or car
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- Take the train from Milano Centrale to GeneveEc
4h 26mCHF 70–120Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to GenevaN1479 / ...
5h 54mCHF 19–50Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Milan to Genève358.9 km
4h 17mCHF 23Train, bus
- Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T2R28
- Take the bus from Milan to GenevaN1524
6h 56mCHF 31–79Drive 358.5 km
- Drive from Milan to Genève, Lyon358.5 km
4h 42mCHF 59–85
Milan to Genève, Lyon by train and foot (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milan to Genève, Lyon is to rideshare which costs SFr 23 and takes 4h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Milan to Genève, Lyon is to rideshare which takes 4h 17m and costs SFr 23.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arriving at Geneva. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Milano Centrale and arriving at Geneve. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Milan and Genève, Lyon is 364 km. The road distance is 358.5 km.
The best way to get from Milan to Genève, Lyon without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 120.
The train from Milan Centrale to Geneve takes 4h 21m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Milan to Genève, Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Milan to Genève, Lyon train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Milano Centrale station.
The best way to get from Milan to Genève, Lyon is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 19 - SFr 50 and takes 5h 54m.
What companies run services between Milan, Italy and Genève, Lyon, Switzerland?
Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Milano Centrale to Geneve 3 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 70–120 and the journey takes 4h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Geneva every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 19–50 and the journey takes 5h 45m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route twice daily.
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- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–120
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 85–120
- 2nd Class
- CHF 70–100
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T2
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +39 02-72494949
- Website
- malpensaexpress.it
Train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T2
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 14
- Website
- https://www.malpensaexpress.it/en/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 19–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Milan to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 27–65
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 27–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Milan to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 23
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Milan to Genève, Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Geneva station.
Milan to Genève, Lyon train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Geneve station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Genève, Lyon is 359 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Milan to Genève, Lyon.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Milan and Genève, Lyon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.