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Cheap train tickets from Geneva to Lugano

Showing times and prices for Jan 29

Cheapest

€108

Average

€117

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 traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest

11:15AMGeneva4h43 03:58PMLugano, Stazione

1 transfer

€1081One-way

10:15AMGeneva4h43 02:58PMLugano, Stazione

1 transfer

€1151One-way

12:15PMGeneva4h43 04:58PMLugano, Stazione

1 transfer

€1161One-way

08:15AMGeneva4h43 12:58PMLugano, Stazione

1 transfer

€1191One-way

09:15AMGeneva4h43 01:58PMLugano, Stazione

1 transfer

€1261One-way

Train schedule from Geneva to Lugano

Showing trains for tomorrow, Sunday, January 29

08:15AMGeneva4h43 12:58PMLugano, Stazione

1 transfer

09:15AMGeneva4h43 01:58PMLugano, Stazione

1 transfer

10:15AMGeneva4h43 02:58PMLugano, Stazione

1 transfer

11:15AMGeneva4h43 03:58PMLugano, Stazione

1 transfer

12:15PMGeneva4h43 04:58PMLugano, Stazione

1 transfer

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Fastest train times from Geneva to Lugano

Showing times and prices for Jan 29

Fastest Journey

4 h 43 m

Average

4 h 43 m

Trains per day

Distance

217 km

It's difficult to get from Geneva to Lugano without transferring at least once.

Fastest

12:15PMGeneva4h43 04:58PMLugano, Stazione

1 transfer

€1161One-way

Fastest

10:15AMGeneva4h43 02:58PMLugano, Stazione

1 transfer

€1151One-way

Fastest

11:15AMGeneva4h43 03:58PMLugano, Stazione

1 transfer

€1081One-way

Fastest

09:15AMGeneva4h43 01:58PMLugano, Stazione

1 transfer

€1261One-way

Fastest

08:15AMGeneva4h43 12:58PMLugano, Stazione

1 transfer

€1191One-way

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Overview: Train from Geneva to Lugano

	Distance	135 miles (217 km)
	Average train duration	4 h 43 min
	Train frequency	19 a day
	Direct train	No
	Train companies	Trenitalia or SBB

Trains from Geneva to Lugano cover the 135 miles (217 km) long route taking on average 4 h 43 min with our travel partners like Trenitalia or SBB. Normally, there are 19 trains operating per day, including direct services available. Travelers depart most frequently from Genève and arrive in Lugano, Stazione.

Train companies: Trenitalia and SBB from Geneva to Lugano trains

Trenitalia and SBB will get you to Lugano from Geneva at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times, prices and tickets for your trip.

SBB

Trenitalia

SBB is Switzerland's main train company and for your next train trip between Geneva and Lugano, SBB offers these ticket types: Round-trip Standard Ticket or First Class.

Find cheap tickets for SBB trains between Geneva and Lugano on Omio. Omio can help you find the best train deals and prices all in one place by showing you the most up-to-date Geneva to Lugano train schedule from SBB, the latest train ticket offers available and other travel information for the 135 miles (217 km) route between Geneva and Lugano, including information on baggage allowance and amenities offered onboard depending on the class fare you pick and choose. If you search for trains from Geneva to Lugano in the Omio app, you can check to see if the SBB trains available are mobile tickets, which makes it even more convenient for you to go paperless when traveling. Check the SBB train schedule for your ideal departure and arrival times, compare the best route available to get to Lugano from Geneva and then book a cheap train with ease. Sit back and enjoy your upcoming train to Lugano from Geneva with SBB!

Trenitalia is not only Italy's national railroad company but also the country's largest train operator with an impressive fleet of trains offering different levels of comfort, amenities and speed at which they travel. The company's flagship trains are the high-speed Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca. Trenitalia also operates intercity, regional and night trains. Bathrooms and WiFi access are standard on long-distance train routes. In most cases, the trains also provide barrier-free access.

Find the perfect train to cover the 135 miles (217 km) long journey to Lugano from Geneva with Trenitalia. Trenitalia offers different fares like the Base, Economy, Super Economy and Ordinaria tickets. You can even use Trenitalia discount cards on Omio. Make sure to look out for the latest offers from Trenitalia on Omio to score special deals! Check out the current Trenitalia schedule and book a cheap train from Geneva to Lugano in just a few steps. On Omio you can find all the information you need for the Geneva to Lugano journey, such as departure and arrival times, train stations, number of stops, journey times and more.

Travel Tips: Trains from Geneva to Lugano

Travel Tips: Travel by train to Lugano easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Geneva to Lugano.

The Geneva to Lugano train distance is approximately 135 miles (217 km).

The train time from Geneva to Lugano is on average 4 h 43 min for the 135 miles (217 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go from Geneva to Lugano by train can vary depending on specific dates or traveling on weekends and holidays.

Omio customers book a train from Genève to Lugano, Stazione most frequently for this route.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Genève, which is located around 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city center, and they get off the train at Lugano, Stazione, located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city center.

Take the Geneva to Lugano train with Trenitalia or SBB. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the route from Geneva to Lugano as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

The average number of trains departing Geneva for Lugano is 19 a day. The train schedules and services may vary between weekdays and weekends.

The earliest train departing from Geneva to Lugano leaves at 5: 39 AM. The last train departing from Geneva to Lugano leaves at 9: 12 PM. You can find the latest Geneva to Lugano train schedule on Omio and book the best time to leave for your journey on your chosen travel date.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

Geneva

Lugano

The major railway station for departures from Geneva is Genève. Read all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Genève for your journey to Lugano from Geneva.

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