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Geneva to Lugano

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4 h 1 min
372 km.
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Eight ways to Travel from Geneva to Lugano

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Cheapest
By car (372 km)
4 h 1 min
372 km.
from $20
Fastest
Plane from Geneva (Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport) to Lugano (Lugano Airport)
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Other
Rideshare
4 h 1 min
372 km.
from $14.15
Train via Zurich
5 h 23 min
216 km.
from $262.83
Bus
7 h 30 min
216 km.
from $56.37
Bus, Train
7 h 26 min
216 km.
from $40.08
Bus, Plane (Fly to Zurich Airport)
4 h 45 min
216 km.
from $296.28
Bus, Plane (Fly to Malpensa International Airport)
5 h 42 min
216 km.
from $135.20

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Geneva to Milan
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$27.17–$38.04
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Milan
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$27.17–$38.04
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$8.70–$13.04

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Milan
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$25.00–$35.87
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.87–$16.30

Airlines

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$391.30
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$445.65

Gulf Air Bahrain

Website:
gulfair.com/
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Friday
Estimated price:
$65.22–$228.26

Train operators

Trenord

Phone:
+39 02 7249 4494
Email:
Website:
trenord.it/
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T2 to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.52–$8.70
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.98–$8.15

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Genève to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
2h 53m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$92.39–$173.91
Train from Zürich HB to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$54.35–$97.83
Train from Genève to Locarno
Ave. Duration:
5h 4m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$141.30–$250.00

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Email:
Website:
regiojet.com/
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$4.46–$7.07

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Geneva (Station) to Lugano?

The cheapest way to get from Geneva (Station) to Lugano is to bus and train which costs $33.70 - $46.74 and takes 7h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Geneva (Station) to Lugano?

The fastest way to get from Geneva (Station) to Lugano is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs $70.65 - $108.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Geneva (Station) and Lugano?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva (Station) station to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus Station and arriving at Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Geneva (Station) and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva (Station) to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Lugano via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

How far is it from Geneva (Station) to Lugano?

The distance between Geneva (Station) and Lugano is 451 km. The road distance is 371.9 km.

How do I travel from Geneva (Station) to Lugano without a car?

The best way to get from Geneva (Station) to Lugano without a car is to train via Zurich which takes 5h 23m and costs $141.30 - $271.74 .

How long does it take to get from Geneva (Station) to Lugano?

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Geneva (Station) to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva (Station) to Lugano bus from?

Geneva (Station) to Lugano bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Geneva (Station) to Lugano train from?

Geneva (Station) to Lugano train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), depart from Genève station.

Train or bus from Geneva (Station) to Lugano?

The best way to get from Geneva (Station) to Lugano is to train via Zurich which takes 5h 23m and costs $141.30 - $271.74 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29.35 - $54.35 and takes 7h 30m.

Where does the Geneva (Station) to Lugano bus arrive?

Geneva (Station) to Lugano bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Milan - Lampugnano Bus Station.

Where does the Geneva (Station) to Lugano train arrive?

Geneva (Station) to Lugano train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Geneva (Station) to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva (Station) to Lugano is 372 km. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Geneva (Station) to Lugano.

How do I get a train ticket from Geneva (Station) to Lugano?

Book your Geneva (Station) to Lugano train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Geneva (Station) to Lugano?

Book your Geneva (Station) to Lugano bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 5729+ hotels available in Lugano. Prices start at $60.67 per night.
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