How to travel from Geneva to Milan

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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 prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a flight costs an average of $121.

Distance: 155 miles (250 km)

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$39

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$135

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$264

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5h 59m

Average total duration

5h 29m

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5h 28m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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from Geneva to Milan

How to get from Geneva to Milan by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Geneva to Milan is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

BlaBlaCar Bus5709
06:45AM5h45
Genève, Gare Routière
12:30PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
$281One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

BlaBlaCar Bus5709
06:45AM5h45
Genève, Gare Routière
12:30PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
$281One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

SWISSLX2811+Air BalticLX1622
02:50PM3h15
Geneva International Airport
06:05PMMilan Malpensa Airport
$7601One-way
1 transfer

Other options

SBBIR 90 1813 | 1813 · IC 5 517 | 517 · IC 21 671 | 671 · S 10 25773 | 25773
09:05AM5h31
Geneva station
02:36PMStabio station
$1451One-way
3 transfers
SBBIR 90 1813 | 1813 · IC 5 517 | 517 · IC 21 671 | 671 · S 10 25773 | 25773
09:05AM5h31
Geneva station
02:36PMBalerna station
$1461One-way
3 transfers
SBBIR 90 1811 | 1811 · IC 5 515 | 515 · IR 26 2319 | 2319 · IC 2 869 | 869
08:05AM5h31
Geneva station
01:36PMStabio station
$1471One-way
4 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
05:30AM5h10
Geneve, Place Dorcière
10:40AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
$321One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:35AM5h30
Geneve, Place Dorcière
01:05PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
$471One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus1717
01:30PM5h15
Genève, Gare Routière
06:45PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
$581One-way
0 transfers
Vueling AirlinesVY6203 · VY6330
06:55PM14h30
Geneva International Airport
09:25AMMilan Malpensa Airport
$2871One-way
1 transfer
Vueling AirlinesVY1223 · VY6332
11:20PM13h10
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
12:30PMMilan Malpensa Airport
$2321One-way
1 transfer
Vueling AirlinesVY1223 · VY6330
11:20PM10h05
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
09:25AMMilan Malpensa Airport
$2391One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Geneva to Milan

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Geneva to Milan, 52,26% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Geneva to Milan and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Geneva to Milan

Travel to Milan 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 Milan.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Geneva and Milan including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Geneva to Milan is a bus with an average price of $22 (€17).

This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Milan:

A bus is $58 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Milan costing on average $80 (€63).

A bus is $99 (€79) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Milan costing on average $121 (€96).

The fastest way to travel from Geneva to Milan is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 35m.

Other travel options to Milan take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 23m.

Bus takes on average 5h 15m.

The distance from Geneva to Milan is approximately 155 miles (250 km).
The average frequency per day from Geneva to Milan is:
  • Around 31 flights per day.
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 4 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Geneva to Milan:
  • Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Milan Malpensa Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Milan Centrale.
  • Buses mostly depart from Geneve, Place Dorcière and arrive in Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Geneva to Milan, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Milan by bus.
  • Travel with Trenitalia, SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Milan by train.
  • Travel with Gulf Air, Vueling Airlines, LAER, Air Baltic, Air Dolomiti, SWISS, Lufthansa, Twin Jet, Eurowings to go to Milan by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Geneva to Milan with the following travel companies:
  • 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Trenitalia.
  • 0 direct flights per day with Gulf Air, Twin Jet.
Omio customers who travel from Geneva to Milan often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Rome, Venice, Como, Florence. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Milan and these popular destinations at a great price.
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