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Compare bus, train, and flight for Geneva to Lugano
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Lugano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $128 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $128, while a flight costs an average of $543.
Distance: 134 miles (217 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$128 Average price Cheapest | $543 Average price | $247 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 19m Average total duration 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Geneva to Lugano, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Lugano:
A train is $416 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Lugano costing on average $543.
Other travel options to Lugano take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 19m.
Tickets start at around $128 compared to roughly $247 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $120. The journey takes 4h 49m versus 4h 23m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Geneva to Lugano
How to get from Geneva to Lugano by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Geneva to Lugano is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
U254709:35 AM 1h00 Geneva International Airport 10:35 AM Milan Linate Airport $60 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- U25470
9:35 AM 1h00 Geneva International Airport 10:35 AM Milan Linate Airport $60 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- U25470
9:35 AM 1h00 Geneva International Airport 10:35 AM Milan Linate Airport $60 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- IR 15 2515 | 2515 · IC 21 671 | 671
8:54 AM 5h04 Geneva station 1:58 PM Lugano, Stazione $104 1 One-way 1 transfer - IR 90 1813 | 1813 · IC 5 517 | 517 · IC 21 671 | 671
9:05 AM 4h53 Geneva station 1:58 PM Lugano, Stazione $106 1 One-way 2 transfers - IR 15 2519 | 2519 · IC 21 675 | 675
10:54 AM 5h04 Geneva station 3:58 PM Lugano, Stazione $107 1 One-way 1 transfer
VY1123 · VY60468:55 AM 7h35 Geneva International Airport 4:30 PM Milan Malpensa Airport $125 1 One-way 1 transfer- VY1123 · VY6044
8:55 AM 5h25 Geneva International Airport 2:20 PM Milan Malpensa Airport $129 1 One-way 1 transfer 
AZ575 · AZ204411:35 AM 3h35 Geneva International Airport 3:10 PM Milan Linate Airport $149 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Lugano:
A train is $416 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Lugano costing on average $543.
Other travel options to Lugano take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 19m.
- Around 34 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Geneva and Lugano as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Milan Malpensa Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Lugano, Stazione.
- Buses mostly depart from Geneve, Place Dorcière and arrive in Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni).
- Travel with British Airways, Swiss, Vueling, Lufthansa, Helvetic Airways, Air Dolomiti, Turkish Airlines, Brussels Airlines, ITA, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, BA Cityflyer, Air Baltic, Gulf Air, Eurowings, Edelweiss Air to go to Lugano by flight.
- Travel with SBB to go to Lugano by train.
- 0 direct flights per day with Gulf Air.
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