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The cheapest and fastest trains from Geneva to Lugano

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 12 Nov

Cheapest price on 12 Nov: $93
Average ticket price on 12 Nov: $145
Fastest journey on 12 Nov: 4 h 53 m
Average journey duration on 12 Nov: 4 h 53 m
Trains on 12 Nov: 121
Distance: 217 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Geneva to Lugano is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Geneva to Lugano will cost around $145 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $93.

Fast trains

To travel from Geneva to Lugano you need to make at least 2 changes.

RE 33 18491 | 18491 · IR 15 2543 | 2543 · IR 2155 | 2155 · IC 21 659 | 659
10:39 PM 9h34
Geneva station
8:13 AM
Lugano, Piazza Manzoni
$93
1 One-way
5 changes
RE 33 18491 | 18491 · IR 15 2543 | 2543 · IR 2155 | 2155 · IC 21 659 | 659
10:39 PM 9h31
Geneva station
8:10 AM
Lugano, Centro
$93
1 One-way
4 changes
RE 33 18491 | 18491 · IR 15 2543 | 2543 · IR 2155 | 2155 · IC 21 659 | 659
10:39 PM 9h35
Geneva station
8:14 AM
Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico
$93
1 One-way
5 changes
RE 33 18491 | 18491 · IR 15 2543 | 2543 · IR 2155 | 2155 · IC 21 659 | 659
10:39 PM 9h43
Geneva station
8:22 AM
Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico
$93
1 One-way
4 changes
RE 33 18491 | 18491 · IR 15 2543 | 2543 · IR 2155 | 2155 · IC 21 659 | 659
10:39 PM 9h19
Geneva station
7:58 AM
Lugano, Stazione
$101
1 One-way
3 changes

Journey information

Overview: Train from Geneva to Lugano

Switzerland

Trains from Geneva to Lugano run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $70 but you can travel from only $59 by flight.

The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:38. The fastest train covers the 217 km distance in 3h 13m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from $59

Distance

217 km

Average train duration

4h 49m

Cheapest ticket price

$70

Trains per day

Fastest train

3h 13m

First train

12:03 AM

Last train

11:38 PM

Cheapest Month

Nov

Cheapest Day

Sun

High Season

Jul - Sept

Low Season

Jan - Mar

Busiest Day

Tue

Least Busy Day

Sun

Best time to book

21 days

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from $59

Live departures

Geneva to Lugano train times

The table below shows live departures for Geneva to Lugano trains for tomorrow, Thursday, 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
IR 90 1807 \| 1807 · EC 61 \| 61 · PE 72 43 \| 43 · RE 80 25821 \| 25821	6:05 AM Geneva station	6h32	12:37 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	4 changes
IR 90 1807 \| 1807 · IC 5 511 \| 511 · IC 2 865 \| 865	6:05 AM Geneva station	4h53	10:58 AM Lugano, Stazione	2 changes
IR 90 1807 \| 1807 · EC 61 \| 61 · PE 72 43 \| 43 · RE 80 25821 \| 25821	6:05 AM Geneva station	6h19	12:24 PM Lugano, Stazione	3 changes
IR 90 1807 \| 1807 · IC 5 511 \| 511 · IC 2 865 \| 865 · RE 80 25517 \| 25517	6:05 AM Geneva station	5h10	11:15 AM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	4 changes
IR 90 1807 \| 1807 · IC 5 511 \| 511 · IC 2 865 \| 865 · B 4 4092 \| 4092	6:05 AM Geneva station	5h17	11:22 AM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	3 changes
IR 90 1807 \| 1807 · IC 5 511 \| 511 · IC 2 865 \| 865 · B 3 3143 \| 3143	6:05 AM Geneva station	5h05	11:10 AM Lugano, Centro	3 changes
IR 15 2511 \| 2511 · IC 21 667 \| 667 · B 3 3167 \| 3167	6:54 AM Geneva station	5h16	12:10 PM Lugano, Centro	2 changes
IR 15 2511 \| 2511 · IC 21 667 \| 667 · B 3 3167 \| 3167 · B 4 4105 \| 4105	6:54 AM Geneva station	5h23	12:17 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	3 changes
IR 15 2511 \| 2511 · IC 21 667 \| 667	6:54 AM Geneva station	5h04	11:58 AM Lugano, Stazione	1 change
IR 15 2511 \| 2511 · IC 21 667 \| 667 · B 4 4108 \| 4108	6:54 AM Geneva station	5h28	12:22 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	2 changes
IR 90 1809 \| 1809 · IC 5 513 \| 513 · IC 21 667 \| 667 · B 4 4108 \| 4108	7:05 AM Geneva station	5h17	12:22 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	3 changes
IR 90 1809 \| 1809 · IC 5 513 \| 513 · IC 21 667 \| 667 · B 3 3167 \| 3167	7:05 AM Geneva station	5h12	12:17 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	4 changes
IR 90 1809 \| 1809 · IC 5 513 \| 513 · IC 21 667 \| 667 · B 3 3167 \| 3167	7:05 AM Geneva station	5h05	12:10 PM Lugano, Centro	3 changes
IR 90 1809 \| 1809 · IC 5 513 \| 513 · IC 21 667 \| 667	7:05 AM Geneva station	4h53	11:58 AM Lugano, Stazione	2 changes
EC 143 \| 143 · PE 72 47 \| 47 · RE 80 25823 \| 25823	7:27 AM Geneva station	5h57	1:24 PM Lugano, Stazione	2 changes
EC 143 \| 143 · PE 72 47 \| 47 · RE 80 25823 \| 25823 · B 4 4126 \| 4126	7:27 AM Geneva station	6h10	1:37 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	3 changes
IC 1 711 \| 711 · IC 2 869 \| 869	7:35 AM Geneva station	5h23	12:58 PM Lugano, Stazione	1 change
IC 1 711 \| 711 · IC 2 869 \| 869 · B 3 3191 \| 3191	7:35 AM Geneva station	5h35	1:10 PM Lugano, Centro	2 changes
IR 90 1811 \| 1811 · IC 5 515 \| 515 · IC 2 869 \| 869	8:05 AM Geneva station	4h53	12:58 PM Lugano, Stazione	2 changes
IR 90 1811 \| 1811 · IC 5 515 \| 515 · IC 2 869 \| 869 · B 4 4124 \| 4124	8:05 AM Geneva station	5h17	1:22 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	3 changes
IR 90 1811 \| 1811 · IC 5 515 \| 515 · IC 2 869 \| 869 · B 3 3191 \| 3191	8:05 AM Geneva station	5h05	1:10 PM Lugano, Centro	3 changes
IR 90 1811 \| 1811 · IC 5 515 \| 515 · IC 2 869 \| 869 · B 3 3191 \| 3191	8:05 AM Geneva station	5h12	1:17 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	4 changes
IR 15 2515 \| 2515 · IC 21 671 \| 671	8:54 AM Geneva station	5h04	1:58 PM Lugano, Stazione	1 change
IR 15 2515 \| 2515 · IC 21 671 \| 671 · B 4 4140 \| 4140	8:54 AM Geneva station	5h28	2:22 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	2 changes
IR 15 2515 \| 2515 · IC 21 671 \| 671 · RE 80 25523 \| 25523 · B 1 1177 \| 1177	8:54 AM Geneva station	5h21	2:15 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	3 changes
IR 15 2515 \| 2515 · IC 21 671 \| 671 · B 3 3215 \| 3215	8:54 AM Geneva station	5h16	2:10 PM Lugano, Centro	2 changes
IR 90 1813 \| 1813 · IC 5 517 \| 517 · IC 21 671 \| 671	9:05 AM Geneva station	4h53	1:58 PM Lugano, Stazione	2 changes
IR 90 1813 \| 1813 · IC 5 517 \| 517 · IC 21 671 \| 671 · B 4 4140 \| 4140	9:05 AM Geneva station	5h17	2:22 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	3 changes
IR 90 1813 \| 1813 · IC 5 517 \| 517 · IC 21 671 \| 671 · RE 80 25523 \| 25523	9:05 AM Geneva station	5h10	2:15 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	4 changes
IR 90 1813 \| 1813 · IC 5 517 \| 517 · IC 21 671 \| 671 · B 3 3215 \| 3215	9:05 AM Geneva station	5h05	2:10 PM Lugano, Centro	3 changes
IC 1 715 \| 715 · IC 2 873 \| 873	9:35 AM Geneva station	5h23	2:58 PM Lugano, Stazione	1 change
IC 1 715 \| 715 · IC 2 873 \| 873 · RE 80 25525 \| 25525 · B 1 1195 \| 1195	9:35 AM Geneva station	5h40	3:15 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	3 changes
IC 1 715 \| 715 · IC 2 873 \| 873 · B 4 4156 \| 4156	9:35 AM Geneva station	5h47	3:22 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	2 changes
IC 1 715 \| 715 · IC 2 873 \| 873 · B 3 3239 \| 3239	9:35 AM Geneva station	5h35	3:10 PM Lugano, Centro	2 changes
IR 90 1815 \| 1815 · IC 5 519 \| 519 · IC 2 873 \| 873	10:05 AM Geneva station	4h53	2:58 PM Lugano, Stazione	2 changes
IR 90 1815 \| 1815 · IC 5 519 \| 519 · IC 2 873 \| 873 · RE 80 25525 \| 25525	10:05 AM Geneva station	5h10	3:15 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	4 changes
IR 90 1815 \| 1815 · IC 5 519 \| 519 · IC 2 873 \| 873 · B 4 4156 \| 4156	10:05 AM Geneva station	5h17	3:22 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	3 changes
IR 90 1815 \| 1815 · IC 5 519 \| 519 · IC 2 873 \| 873 · B 3 3239 \| 3239	10:05 AM Geneva station	5h05	3:10 PM Lugano, Centro	3 changes
IR 15 2519 \| 2519 · IC 21 675 \| 675	10:54 AM Geneva station	5h04	3:58 PM Lugano, Stazione	1 change
IR 15 2519 \| 2519 · IC 21 675 \| 675 · B 4 4170 \| 4170	10:54 AM Geneva station	5h29	4:23 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	2 changes
IR 15 2519 \| 2519 · IC 21 675 \| 675 · RE 80 25527 \| 25527 · B 1 1209 \| 1209	10:54 AM Geneva station	5h21	4:15 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	3 changes
IR 15 2519 \| 2519 · IC 21 675 \| 675 · B 3 3263 \| 3263	10:54 AM Geneva station	5h16	4:10 PM Lugano, Centro	2 changes
IR 90 1817 \| 1817 · IC 5 521 \| 521 · IC 21 675 \| 675	11:05 AM Geneva station	4h53	3:58 PM Lugano, Stazione	2 changes
IR 90 1817 \| 1817 · IC 5 521 \| 521 · IC 21 675 \| 675 · B 4 4170 \| 4170	11:05 AM Geneva station	5h18	4:23 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	3 changes
IR 90 1817 \| 1817 · IC 5 521 \| 521 · IC 21 675 \| 675 · RE 80 25527 \| 25527	11:05 AM Geneva station	5h10	4:15 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	4 changes
IR 90 1817 \| 1817 · IC 5 521 \| 521 · IC 21 675 \| 675 · B 3 3263 \| 3263	11:05 AM Geneva station	5h05	4:10 PM Lugano, Centro	3 changes
IC 1 719 \| 719 · IC 2 877 \| 877	11:35 AM Geneva station	5h23	4:58 PM Lugano, Stazione	1 change
IC 1 719 \| 719 · IC 2 877 \| 877 · B 4 4186 \| 4186	11:35 AM Geneva station	5h48	5:23 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	2 changes
IC 1 719 \| 719 · IC 2 877 \| 877 · B 461 1551 \| 1551	11:35 AM Geneva station	5h39	5:14 PM Lugano, Centro	2 changes
IR 90 1819 \| 1819 · IC 5 523 \| 523 · IC 2 877 \| 877	12:05 PM Geneva station	4h53	4:58 PM Lugano, Stazione	2 changes
IR 90 1819 \| 1819 · IC 5 523 \| 523 · IC 2 877 \| 877 · B 4 4186 \| 4186	12:05 PM Geneva station	5h18	5:23 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	3 changes
IR 90 1819 \| 1819 · IC 5 523 \| 523 · IC 2 877 \| 877 · B 461 1551 \| 1551	12:05 PM Geneva station	5h09	5:14 PM Lugano, Centro	3 changes
IR 90 1819 \| 1819 · EC 65 \| 65 · PE 72 69 \| 69 · RE 80 25833 \| 25833	12:05 PM Geneva station	6h19	6:24 PM Lugano, Stazione	3 changes
IR 15 2523 \| 2523 · EC 173 \| 173	12:54 PM Geneva station	5h04	5:58 PM Lugano, Stazione	1 change
IR 15 2523 \| 2523 · EC 173 \| 173 · B 4 4202 \| 4202	12:54 PM Geneva station	5h29	6:23 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	2 changes
IR 15 2523 \| 2523 · EC 173 \| 173 · B 461 1555 \| 1555	12:54 PM Geneva station	5h20	6:14 PM Lugano, Centro	2 changes
IR 90 1821 \| 1821 · IC 5 525 \| 525 · IC 2 1479 \| 1479	1:05 PM Geneva station	5h23	6:28 PM Lugano, Stazione	2 changes
IR 90 1821 \| 1821 · IC 5 525 \| 525 · EC 173 \| 173	1:05 PM Geneva station	4h53	5:58 PM Lugano, Stazione	2 changes
IR 90 1821 \| 1821 · IC 5 525 \| 525 · EC 173 \| 173 · B 4 4202 \| 4202	1:05 PM Geneva station	5h18	6:23 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	3 changes
IR 90 1821 \| 1821 · IC 5 525 \| 525 · EC 173 \| 173 · B 461 1555 \| 1555	1:05 PM Geneva station	5h09	6:14 PM Lugano, Centro	3 changes
IR 90 1821 \| 1821 · IC 5 525 \| 525 · IC 2 1479 \| 1479 · B 461 1557 \| 1557	1:05 PM Geneva station	5h39	6:44 PM Lugano, Centro	3 changes
IR 90 1821 \| 1821 · IC 5 525 \| 525 · IC 2 1479 \| 1479 · B 4 4210 \| 4210	1:05 PM Geneva station	5h48	6:53 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	3 changes
IC 1 723 \| 723 · IC 2 881 \| 881	1:35 PM Geneva station	5h23	6:58 PM Lugano, Stazione	1 change
IC 1 723 \| 723 · IC 2 881 \| 881 · B 4 4218 \| 4218	1:35 PM Geneva station	5h48	7:23 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	2 changes
IC 1 723 \| 723 · IC 2 881 \| 881 · B 3 3353 \| 3353	1:35 PM Geneva station	5h35	7:10 PM Lugano, Centro	2 changes
IC 1 723 \| 723 · IC 2 881 \| 881 · B 3 3353 \| 3353 · B 4 4219 \| 4219	1:35 PM Geneva station	5h42	7:17 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	3 changes
IR 90 1823 \| 1823 · IC 5 527 \| 527 · IC 2 881 \| 881	2:05 PM Geneva station	4h53	6:58 PM Lugano, Stazione	2 changes
IR 90 1823 \| 1823 · IC 5 527 \| 527 · IC 2 881 \| 881 · B 4 4218 \| 4218	2:05 PM Geneva station	5h18	7:23 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	3 changes
IR 90 1823 \| 1823 · IR 3029 \| 3029 · RE 73 181 \| 181 · RE 80 25837 \| 25837	2:05 PM Geneva station	6h19	8:24 PM Lugano, Stazione	3 changes
IR 90 1823 \| 1823 · IC 5 527 \| 527 · IC 2 881 \| 881 · B 3 3353 \| 3353	2:05 PM Geneva station	5h05	7:10 PM Lugano, Centro	3 changes
IR 90 1823 \| 1823 · IC 5 527 \| 527 · IC 2 881 \| 881 · B 3 3353 \| 3353	2:05 PM Geneva station	5h12	7:17 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	4 changes
IR 15 2527 \| 2527 · IC 21 683 \| 683 · RE 80 25535 \| 25535 · B 1 1315 \| 1315	2:54 PM Geneva station	5h21	8:15 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	3 changes
IR 15 2527 \| 2527 · IC 21 683 \| 683	2:54 PM Geneva station	5h04	7:58 PM Lugano, Stazione	1 change
IR 15 2527 \| 2527 · IC 21 683 \| 683 · B 4 4236 \| 4236	2:54 PM Geneva station	5h26	8:20 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	2 changes
IR 15 2527 \| 2527 · IC 21 683 \| 683 · B 2 2273 \| 2273	2:54 PM Geneva station	5h18	8:12 PM Lugano, Centro	2 changes
IR 90 1825 \| 1825 · IC 5 529 \| 529 · IC 21 683 \| 683 · RE 80 25535 \| 25535	3:05 PM Geneva station	5h10	8:15 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	4 changes
IR 90 1825 \| 1825 · IC 5 529 \| 529 · IC 21 683 \| 683	3:05 PM Geneva station	4h53	7:58 PM Lugano, Stazione	2 changes
IR 90 1825 \| 1825 · IC 5 529 \| 529 · IC 21 683 \| 683 · B 4 4236 \| 4236	3:05 PM Geneva station	5h15	8:20 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	3 changes
IR 90 1825 \| 1825 · IC 5 529 \| 529 · IC 21 683 \| 683 · B 2 2273 \| 2273	3:05 PM Geneva station	5h07	8:12 PM Lugano, Centro	3 changes
IR 95 1727 \| 1727 · RE 1 4279 \| 4279 · RE 73 689 \| 689 · RE 80 25539 \| 25539	3:24 PM Geneva station	6h41	10:05 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	4 changes
IR 95 1727 \| 1727 · RE 1 4279 \| 4279 · RE 73 689 \| 689 · RE 80 25539 \| 25539	3:24 PM Geneva station	6h30	9:54 PM Lugano, Stazione	3 changes
IC 1 727 \| 727 · IC 2 885 \| 885	3:35 PM Geneva station	5h23	8:58 PM Lugano, Stazione	1 change
IC 1 727 \| 727 · IC 2 885 \| 885 · RE 80 25537 \| 25537 · B 1 1323 \| 1323	3:35 PM Geneva station	5h40	9:15 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	3 changes
IC 1 727 \| 727 · IC 2 885 \| 885 · B 4 4248 \| 4248	3:35 PM Geneva station	5h45	9:20 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	2 changes
IC 1 727 \| 727 · IC 2 885 \| 885 · B 2 2281 \| 2281	3:35 PM Geneva station	5h37	9:12 PM Lugano, Centro	2 changes
IR 90 1827 \| 1827 · IC 5 531 \| 531 · IC 2 885 \| 885	4:05 PM Geneva station	4h53	8:58 PM Lugano, Stazione	2 changes
IR 90 1827 \| 1827 · IC 5 531 \| 531 · IC 2 885 \| 885 · RE 80 25537 \| 25537	4:05 PM Geneva station	5h10	9:15 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	4 changes
IR 90 1827 \| 1827 · IC 5 531 \| 531 · IC 2 885 \| 885 · B 4 4248 \| 4248	4:05 PM Geneva station	5h15	9:20 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	3 changes
IR 90 1827 \| 1827 · IC 5 531 \| 531 · IC 2 885 \| 885 · B 2 2281 \| 2281	4:05 PM Geneva station	5h07	9:12 PM Lugano, Centro	3 changes
IR 15 2531 \| 2531 · IC 21 687 \| 687	4:54 PM Geneva station	5h04	9:58 PM Lugano, Stazione	1 change
IR 15 2531 \| 2531 · IC 21 687 \| 687 · B 2 2289 \| 2289	4:54 PM Geneva station	5h18	10:12 PM Lugano, Centro	2 changes
IR 15 2531 \| 2531 · IC 21 687 \| 687 · B 4 4256 \| 4256	4:54 PM Geneva station	5h26	10:20 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	2 changes
IR 90 1829 \| 1829 · IC 5 533 \| 533 · IC 21 687 \| 687	5:05 PM Geneva station	4h53	9:58 PM Lugano, Stazione	2 changes
IR 90 1829 \| 1829 · IC 5 533 \| 533 · IC 21 687 \| 687 · B 2 2289 \| 2289	5:05 PM Geneva station	5h07	10:12 PM Lugano, Centro	3 changes
IR 90 1829 \| 1829 · IC 5 533 \| 533 · IC 21 687 \| 687 · B 4 4256 \| 4256	5:05 PM Geneva station	5h15	10:20 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	3 changes
IC 1 731 \| 731 · IC 2 889 \| 889	5:31 PM Geneva station	5h27	10:58 PM Lugano, Stazione	1 change
IC 1 731 \| 731 · IC 2 889 \| 889 · B 2 2297 \| 2297	5:31 PM Geneva station	5h41	11:12 PM Lugano, Centro	2 changes
IC 1 731 \| 731 · IC 2 889 \| 889 · B 4 4264 \| 4264	5:31 PM Geneva station	5h49	11:20 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	2 changes
IR 90 1831 \| 1831 · IC 5 535 \| 535 · IC 2 889 \| 889	6:05 PM Geneva station	4h53	10:58 PM Lugano, Stazione	2 changes
IR 90 1831 \| 1831 · IC 5 535 \| 535 · IC 2 889 \| 889 · B 2 2297 \| 2297	6:05 PM Geneva station	5h07	11:12 PM Lugano, Centro	3 changes
IR 90 1831 \| 1831 · IC 5 535 \| 535 · IC 2 889 \| 889 · B 4 4264 \| 4264	6:05 PM Geneva station	5h15	11:20 PM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	3 changes
IR 15 2535 \| 2535 · IC 21 691 \| 691	6:54 PM Geneva station	5h04	11:58 PM Lugano, Stazione	1 change
IR 15 2535 \| 2535 · IC 21 691 \| 691 · B 2 2305 \| 2305	6:54 PM Geneva station	5h18	12:12 AM Lugano, Centro	2 changes
IR 15 2535 \| 2535 · IC 21 691 \| 691 · S 10 25145 \| 25145 · B 439 340 \| 340	6:54 PM Geneva station	5h56	12:50 AM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	3 changes
IR 90 1833 \| 1833 · IC 5 537 \| 537 · IC 21 691 \| 691	7:05 PM Geneva station	4h53	11:58 PM Lugano, Stazione	2 changes
IR 90 1833 \| 1833 · IC 5 537 \| 537 · IC 21 691 \| 691 · B 2 2305 \| 2305	7:05 PM Geneva station	5h07	12:12 AM Lugano, Centro	3 changes
IR 90 1833 \| 1833 · IC 5 537 \| 537 · IC 21 691 \| 691 · S 10 25145 \| 25145	7:05 PM Geneva station	5h45	12:50 AM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	4 changes
IC 1 735 \| 735 · IC 2 893 \| 893 · S 10 25149 \| 25149	7:35 PM Geneva station	5h50	1:25 AM Lugano, Stazione	2 changes
IC 1 735 \| 735 · IC 2 893 \| 893 · S 10 25149 \| 25149 · B 433 501 \| 501	7:35 PM Geneva station	10h14	5:49 AM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	4 changes
IC 1 735 \| 735 · IC 2 893 \| 893 · S 10 25755 \| 25755 · B 439 302 \| 302	7:35 PM Geneva station	10h15	5:50 AM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	3 changes
IR 90 1835 \| 1835 · IC 5 539 \| 539 · IC 2 893 \| 893 · S 10 25149 \| 25149	8:05 PM Geneva station	5h20	1:25 AM Lugano, Stazione	3 changes
IR 90 1835 \| 1835 · IC 5 539 \| 539 · IC 2 893 \| 893 · S 10 25149 \| 25149	8:05 PM Geneva station	9h44	5:49 AM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	5 changes
IR 90 1835 \| 1835 · IC 5 539 \| 539 · IC 2 893 \| 893 · S 10 25755 \| 25755	8:05 PM Geneva station	9h45	5:50 AM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	4 changes
RE 33 18491 \| 18491 · IR 15 2543 \| 2543 · IR 2155 \| 2155 · IC 21 659 \| 659	10:39 PM Geneva station	9h19	7:58 AM Lugano, Stazione	3 changes
RE 33 18491 \| 18491 · IR 15 2543 \| 2543 · IR 2155 \| 2155 · IC 21 659 \| 659	10:39 PM Geneva station	9h34	8:13 AM Lugano, Piazza Manzoni	5 changes
RE 33 18491 \| 18491 · IR 15 2543 \| 2543 · IR 2155 \| 2155 · IC 21 659 \| 659	10:39 PM Geneva station	9h31	8:10 AM Lugano, Centro	4 changes
RE 33 18491 \| 18491 · IR 15 2543 \| 2543 · IR 2155 \| 2155 · IC 21 659 \| 659	10:39 PM Geneva station	9h35	8:14 AM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	5 changes
RE 33 18491 \| 18491 · IR 15 2543 \| 2543 · IR 2155 \| 2155 · IC 21 659 \| 659	10:39 PM Geneva station	9h43	8:22 AM Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico	4 changes
RE 33 18491 \| 18491 · IR 15 2543 \| 2543 · IR 2155 \| 2155 · IC 21 659 \| 659	10:39 PM Geneva station	9h34	8:13 AM Lugano, Centro	4 changes
RE 33 18491 \| 18491 · IR 15 2543 \| 2543 · IR 2155 \| 2155 · IC 21 659 \| 659	10:39 PM Geneva station	9h37	8:16 AM Lugano, Piazza Manzoni	5 changes
IR 95 1743 \| 1743 · IC 51 1645 \| 1645 · IC 5 507 \| 507 · IC 2 861 \| 861	11:15 PM Geneva station	9h43	8:58 AM Lugano, Stazione	3 changes
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Train companies: SBB from Geneva to Lugano trainsSBB trains will get you between Geneva and Lugano from $59. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

SBB

About

SBB is Switzerland’s national railway company, operating a wide range of train services including InterCity, InterRegio, RegioExpress, Regio, S-Bahn, and international InterCityExpress connections. InterCity trains reach speeds of up to 200 km/h for fast travel between major cities, while Regio trains provide slower, more frequent local services. Ticket options include Standard and First Class, as well as passes and discounts such as the Swiss Travel Pass, Half-Fare Card, and Super Saver tickets. Onboard amenities may feature Wi-Fi, power outlets, and restaurant cars. Popular routes include Zurich–Geneva, Basel–Bern, and Geneva–Lausanne.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average SBB Duration

3h 13m

Cheapest SBB Price

$70

SBB frequency

6 a day

Luggage included

One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage included in ticket price

Luggage storage

Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at ends of carriages

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation possible according to ticket type conditions

Refund

Full refund provided for canceled trains

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Restaurant cars on long-distance trains, bistro service available. First class receives at-seat service

Seat reservation

Seat reservations optional in 2nd class for fee, included in 1st class tickets

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance services available with advance notice

Pets

Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs require half-price ticket. Guide dogs travel free

Quiet zone

Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Geneva and Lugano

Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.

When taking a train from Geneva to Lugano, you can count on SBB for the best way to get you to Lugano. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Geneva and Lugano and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

FAQs: Geneva to Lugano train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Geneva to Lugano by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lugano, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Cheap train tickets from Geneva to Lugano can start from as little as $70 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Geneva to Lugano is $127; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Geneva to Lugano is 3h 13m to travel the 217 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.

The earliest train from Geneva to Lugano leaves at 12:03 am. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The latest train from Geneva to Lugano leaves at 11:38 pm.

There are 6 trains a day from Geneva to Lugano which require at least one change with SBB. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Yes, there are multiple high-speed train options for your journey from Geneva to Lugano. You can choose between SBB. SBB trains take around 3h 13m

Yes, you can take a night train from Geneva to Lugano with SBB. Find all the info regarding night trains in Europe.

A trip to Lugano from Geneva is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3h 13m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Geneva and Lugano including taking a coach, train and flight.

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Important Stations and Airports in Geneva and Lugano

Most Geneva to Lugano trains use the Genève to Lugano, Stazione station pair. Use this guide to compare Geneva and Lugano train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Geneva

Arrival train stations in Lugano

Which Geneva station do trains to Lugano leave from?

Trains from Geneva to Lugano leave from Genève. The station is 1 km from Geneva city centre at Place de Cornavin, 1201 Genève, Switzerland.

GenèvePlace de Cornavin, 1201 Genève, Switzerland+41 900 300 300 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Genève from Geneva city centre

Bus10, 19, 20, 3, 5 · 4m · $12 · every ~38 min

15 · 10m · $12

274 · 13m · $3 · every ~2 min

Tram14, 18 · 4m · $10 · every ~34 min

Genève train station facilities and services

Genève has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.

Food and drink

Food options include: Le Bistrot de Charlotte, Les Brasseurs, La Matze Restaurant

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Genève. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Genève. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Genève: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Genève: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Genève: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Warwick Geneva, Hotel Cornavin, ibis Styles Genève Gare.

Genève-AéroportRoute de l'Aéroport 21, 1215 Le Grand-Saconnex, Geneva, Switzerland+41 900 300 300 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Genève-Aéroport from Geneva city centre

Genève-Aéroport is 4 km from Geneva city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus274 · 19m · $5 · every ~2 min

10 · 20m · $11 · every ~11 min

5, 10 · 27m · $11 · every ~24 min

Genève-Aéroport train station facilities and services

Genève-Aéroport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.

Food and drink

Food options include: Le Chef Genève Aéroport, Montreux Jazz Café

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Genève-Aéroport. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Genève-Aéroport. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Genève-Aéroport: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Genève-Aéroport: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Genève-Aéroport: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel Novotel Suites Geneva, ibis Geneva Airport Hotel, Mövenpick Hotel & Casino Geneva.

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Important Stations and Airports in Geneva and Lugano

Which Geneva station do trains to Lugano leave from?

Getting to Genève from Geneva city centre

Genève train station facilities and services

Food and drink

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Tickets and information

Luggage and lost property

Parking, taxis and toilets

Bike and car services

Accessibility

Shops, hotels and contact

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Food and drink

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Tickets and information

Luggage and lost property

Parking, taxis and toilets

Bike and car services

Accessibility

Shops, hotels and contact

Which Lugano station do trains from Geneva arrive at?

Getting to Lugano, Stazione from Lugano city centre

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