There are 7 ways to get from Milan to Geneva by bus, train (Trenitalia), rideshare, train, plane, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5hCHF 24–35Bus via Duomo M1
cheapest- Take the bus from Milan to Genevabus FlixBus 472 / ...
6h 35mCHF 20–37Train
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Domodossolatrain Ec
- Take the train from Brig to Genèvetrain Ir95 / ...
5h 31mCHF 92–213Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Milan to Genève315.4 km
4h 3mCHF 22Train to Zurich Airport, fly
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
5h 20mCHF 135–321Drive 315.3 km
- Drive from Milan to Genevacar 315.3 km
3h 28mCHF 51–73Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
- Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane MXP - GVA
2h 38mCHF 64–185
Milan to Geneva by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milan to Geneva is to rideshare which costs SFr 22 and takes 4h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Milan to Geneva is to train and fly which takes 2h 38m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 190.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arriving at Geneva - Bus Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Milan to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Milano Centrale and arriving at Genève via Domodossola and Brig. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
The distance between Milan and Geneva is 310 km. The road distance is 315.3 km.
The best way to get from Milan to Geneva without a car is to bus which takes 5h and costs SFr 24 - SFr 35.
The bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Geneva - Bus Station takes 5h including transfers and departs five times a day.
Milan to Geneva bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Milan to Geneva train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Milano Centrale station.
The best way to get from Milan to Geneva is to bus which takes 5h and costs SFr 24 - SFr 35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 90 - SFr 220 and takes 5h 31m.
What companies run services between Milan, Italy and Geneva, Switzerland?
BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Geneva - Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 24–35 and the journey takes 5h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Milano Centrale to Genève via Domodossola and Brig in around 5h 31m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–280
- Website
- gulfair.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–140
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Domodossola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 29–70
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 45–70
- 2nd Class
- CHF 29–40
Train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–95
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 65–95
- 2nd Class
- CHF 50–70
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Brig to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–110
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–5
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Geneva - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 24–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Milan to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- 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 22
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Milan to Geneva bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Geneva - Bus Station.
Milan to Geneva train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Domodossola station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Geneva is 315 km. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Milan to Geneva.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Milan and Geneva. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.