Distance | 135 miles (217 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, ferry, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $16 - $66 | |
Fastest mode | Train • $66 (€57) • 4 h 45 min | |
Popular travel companies | SBB |
Travel 135 miles (217 km) by bus, ferry, flight or train from Geneva to Lugano. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are SBB among others. Travelers can even take a direct train from Geneva to Lugano.
There are 4 travel options from Geneva to Lugano: bus, ferry, flight or train.
The cheapest way to go to Lugano from Geneva is by taking a bus, which costs on average $16 (€14).
This is compared to other ways of getting to Lugano:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Lugano costing on average $22 (€19).
A bus is $49 (€43) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Geneva to Lugano costing on average $66 (€57).
The fastest way from Geneva to Lugano is by train with an average journey time of 4 h 45 min.
There are alternative travel options to Lugano that can usually take longer:
In comparison, going by bus can take 0 h 0 min on average.
In comparison, going by flight can take 0 h 0 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 135 miles (217 km) between Geneva and Lugano.
The average frequency per day from Geneva to Lugano is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Geneva and Lugano as scheduled services by bus, ferry, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Geneva to Lugano:
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Yes, there are direct routes from Geneva to Lugano with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Lugano tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
When planning your trip from Geneva to Lugano, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:
However, we recommend buying tickets from Geneva to Lugano online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.
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