There are 7 ways to get from Milan to Geneva by train, bus, rideshare, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 4h 1m
SFr 85 - SFr 200
Cheapest option
Bus • 6h 9m
SFr 16 - SFr 29
5 alternative options
Train via Rho Fieramilano • 5h 14m
SFr 82 - SFr 192
Rideshare • 4h 3m
SFr 27
Drive • 3h 35m
SFr 45 - SFr 70
Fly from Milan Linate • 2h 31m
SFr 86 - SFr 370
Fly from Milan Malpensa • 6h 10m
SFr 87 - SFr 394
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The cheapest way to get from Milan to Geneva is to bus which costs 15€ - 27€ and takes 6h 9m.
The quickest way to get from Milan to Geneva is to fly which costs 75€ - 350€ and takes 2h 31m.
No, there is no direct bus from Milan to Geneva station. However, there are services departing from via orefici p.za cordusio and arriving at Geneva - Bus station via Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
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 1m.
The distance between Milan and Geneva is 250 km. The road distance is 322.5 km.
The best way to get from Milan to Geneva without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs 75€ - 180€.
The train from Milano Centrale to Geneve takes 4h 1m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Milan to Geneva bus services, operated by Blablabus, depart from Milan 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 train which takes 4h 1m and costs 75€ - 180€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 15€ - 27€ and takes 6h 9m, you could also fly, which costs 75€ - 350€ and takes 2h 31m.
- Distance: 249.7 km
- Duration: 4h 1m
What companies run services between Milan, Italy and Geneva, Switzerland?
Trenitalia Eurocity operates a train from Milano Centrale to Geneve 3 times a day. Tickets cost SFr 85 - SFr 200 and the journey takes 4h 1m. Alternatively, Blablabus operates a bus from Milan to Geneva - Bus station twice daily. Tickets cost SFr 15 - SFr 19 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Geneva via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 90 - SFr 220
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Geneva via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 90 - SFr 220
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Geneva via Palermo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- SFr 90 - SFr 220
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Geneva via London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- SFr 90 - SFr 220
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Geneva via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- SFr 90 - SFr 220
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Milan Linate to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 130 - SFr 600
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Geneva via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 160 - SFr 370
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Geneva via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 120 - SFr 330
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Geneva via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 90 - SFr 340
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Geneva via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 150 - SFr 400
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Geneva via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 150 - SFr 400
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Geneva via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 150 - SFr 440
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Geneva via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 110 - SFr 490
- Website
- tunisair.com
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Geneva via Tunis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 250 - SFr 800
- Website
- luxair.lu
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Geneva via Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- SFr 400 - SFr 650
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- SFr 85 - SFr 200
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 2nd Class
- SFr 85 - SFr 120
- 1st Class
- SFr 140 - SFr 200
Train from Rho-Fiera Milano to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 80 - SFr 190
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 2nd Class
- SFr 80 - SFr 110
- 1st Class
- SFr 140 - SFr 190
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0890715298
- Website
- ouibus.com
Bus from Milan to Geneva - Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 15 - SFr 19
- Website
- Blablabus
- Phone
- 0041 (0) 844 257 224
- Website
- eurolines.ch
Bus from Milan Lampugnano to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 27 - SFr 40
- Book at
- eurolines.ch
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Milan, Milan to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 21 - SFr 27
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Blablacar is a popular ridesharing platform with 70 million users over 22 (mostly European) countries. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility, you’ll get to your destination often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait to be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Milan to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- SFr 27
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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The quickest flight from Milan Linate Airport to Geneva Airport is the direct flight which takes 50 min.
Milan to Geneva bus services, operated by Blablabus, arrive at Geneva - Bus station.
Milan to Geneva train services, operated by Trenitalia Eurocity, arrive at Geneve station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Geneva is 323 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Milan to Geneva.
Alitalia offers flights from Milan Linate Airport to Geneva Airport.
Book your Milan to Geneva train tickets online with Omio.
There are 420+ hotels available in Geneva. Prices start at SFr 87 per night.
The best way to get from Milan to Milan Linate Airport is to line 73 bus which takes 18 min and costs 1€ - 2€.