How to travel from Genoa to Lugano

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Compare train and bus for Genoa to Lugano

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Genoa to Lugano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 7m. 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 €21, and a train costs an average of €23.

Distance: 110 miles (178 km)

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€43

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€38

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Cheapest

3h 37m

Average total duration

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3h 7m

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30m

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3h 54m

Average total duration

3h 24m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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from Genoa to Lugano

How to get from Genoa to Lugano by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:40PM6h15
Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia
10:55PMLugano, Via Ciani
$301One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:40PM6h15
Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia
10:55PMLugano, Via Ciani
$301One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

IntercityIntercity 631+TrenitaliaEuroCity 16
11:19AM3h09
Genoa Piazza Principe
02:28PMLugano FLP
$691One-way
1 transfer

Other options

RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3019+TrenitaliaEuroCity 178
07:50AM4h00
Genoa Piazza Principe
11:50AMLugano FLP
$591One-way
1 transfer
IntercityIntercity 662+TrenitaliaEuroCity 150
09:18AM3h10
Genoa Piazza Principe
12:28PMLugano FLP
$691One-way
1 transfer
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3040+TrenitaliaEuroCity 28
05:44PM3h44
Genoa Piazza Principe
09:28PMLugano FLP
$591One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:40PM4h50
Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia
12:30AMLugano, Via Ciani
$301One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Genoa to Lugano

Travel 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 Genoa to Lugano.

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There are 2 options to travel between Genoa and Lugano including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Genoa to Lugano is a bus with an average price of $27 (€21).

This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Lugano:

A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Lugano costing on average $28 (€23).

The fastest way to travel from Genoa to Lugano is by train with an average journey time of 3h 9m.

Other travel options to Lugano take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 20m.

The distance from Genoa to Lugano is approximately 110 miles (178 km).
The average frequency per day from Genoa to Lugano is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Genoa and Lugano as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Genoa to Lugano:
  • Trains mostly depart from Genoa Piazza Principe and arrive in Lugano FLP.
  • Buses mostly depart from Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia and arrive in Lugano, Via Ciani.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Genoa to Lugano, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Trenitalia, Frecciarossa, Italo, Trenitalia EuroCity to go to Lugano by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, AMT Genova to go to Lugano by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Genoa to Lugano with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Trenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity.
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Omio customers who travel from Genoa to Lugano often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Zurich, Como, Milan Centrale, Lucerne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lugano and these popular destinations at a great price.

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