There are 7 ways to get from Milan to Geneva by train (Trenitalia), bus, 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.
Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genevetrain Ec
4h 21mCHF 70–120Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 25mCHF 17–35Rideshare
- 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 130–322Bus via Duomo M1
- Take the bus from Milan to Genevabus FlixBus 472 / ...
6h 35mCHF 22–47Drive 315.3 km
- Drive from Milan to Genevacar 315.3 km
3h 28mCHF 50–72Train 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 train (Trenitalia)
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 twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 25m.
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 Geneva is 364 km. The road distance is 315.3 km.
The best way to get from Milan to Geneva without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m 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 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 train which takes 4h 21m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 17 - SFr 35 and takes 6h 25m.
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 CHF 70–120 and the journey takes 4h 21m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Geneva - Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 17–35 and the journey takes 6h 25m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 85–290
- Website
- gulfair.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–150
- 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 80–120
- 2nd Class
- CHF 70–95
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
- +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
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–35
- 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 20–45
- 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 Geneve 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.