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Compare train, bus, and flight for Geneva to Milan
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $44 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 49m. 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 bus costs an average of $44, while a flight costs an average of $392.
Distance: 155 miles (250 km)
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$44 Average price Cheapest | $124 Average price | $392 Average price | $189 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 22m Average total duration 5h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 39m Average total duration 5h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Milan:
A bus is $79 (€67) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Milan costing on average $124 (€104).
A bus is $348 (€292) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Milan costing on average $392 (€330).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 39m.
Bus takes on average 6h 22m.
Tickets start at around $44 (€37) compared to roughly $189 (€159) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $145 (€122). The journey takes 5h 52m versus 3h 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Geneva to Milan
How to get from Geneva to Milan by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Geneva to Milan is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
57096:45 AM5h45Genève, Gare Routière12:30 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$291One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 57096:45 AM5h45Genève, Gare Routière12:30 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$291One-way0 transfers
Fastest
T754117:00 AM1h00Lyon Saint Exupery Airport8:00 AMMilan Malpensa Airport$6251One-way0 transfers
Other options
EuroCity 415:27 AM4h23Geneva station9:50 AMMilan Centrale$1241One-way0 transfers- EuroCity 451:27 PM4h23Geneva station5:50 PMMilan Centrale$1241One-way0 transfers
- EuroCity 476:27 PM4h23Geneva station10:50 PMMilan Centrale$1241One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:35 AM5h05Geneve, Place Dorcière10:40 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$321One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:35 AM5h20Geneve, Place Dorcière12:55 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$361One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:40 PM5h15Geneve, Place Dorcière11:55 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$371One-way0 transfers
VY1223 · VY634410:45 PM11h05Lyon Saint Exupery Airport9:50 AMMilan Malpensa Airport$1421One-way1 transfer- VY1223 · VY634210:45 PM14h30Lyon Saint Exupery Airport1:15 PMMilan Malpensa Airport$1421One-way1 transfer
- VY1223 · VY633010:45 PM10h25Lyon Saint Exupery Airport9:10 AMMilan Malpensa Airport$1451One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Milan:
A bus is $79 (€67) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Milan costing on average $124 (€104).
A bus is $348 (€292) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Milan costing on average $392 (€330).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 39m.
Bus takes on average 6h 22m.
- Around 56 flights per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Geneva and Milan as scheduled services by train, bus, 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 Chiasso station.
- Buses mostly depart from Geneve, Place Dorcière and arrive in Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Milan by bus.
- Travel with Trenitalia, SBB, DSB to go to Milan by train.
- Travel with Gulf Air, Vueling, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss, Twin Jet, Eurowings, asl airlines, BA Cityflyer, Brussels Airlines, Avion Express Malta, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Amelia, British Airways, Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, Austrian Airlines, AJet, Turkish Airlines, ITA to go to Milan by flight.
- 8 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Trenitalia.
- 1 direct flights per day with Gulf Air, Twin Jet.
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