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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lausanne to Genoa
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lausanne to Genoa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $78 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $78, while a flight costs an average of $503.
Distance: 183 miles (295 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$109 Average price | $78 Average price Cheapest | $503 Average price | $211 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 13m Average total duration 5h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 20m Average total duration 8h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Lausanne to Genoa
Compare the available ways to get from Lausanne to Genoa, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lausanne to Genoa:
A bus is $32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Genoa costing on average $109.
A bus is $426 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lausanne to Genoa costing on average $503.
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 13m.
Bus takes on average 9h 20m.
Tickets start at around $109 compared to roughly $211 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $102. The journey takes 5h 43m versus 4h 48m 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 Lausanne to Genoa
How to get from Lausanne to Genoa by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lausanne to Genoa is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:25 AM 11h50 Lausanne 4:15 PM Genoa $58 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
4:25 AM 11h50 Lausanne 4:15 PM Genoa $58 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
2:55 PM 11h40 Lausanne 2:35 AM Genoa $75 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
7:30 PM 14h30 Lausanne 10:00 AM Genoa $73 1 One-way 0 transfers5:25 AM 11h50 Lausanne 5:15 PM Genoa $86 1 One-way 0 transfers1:55 PM 11h40 Lausanne 1:35 AM Genoa $111 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lausanne to Genoa:
A bus is $32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Genoa costing on average $109.
A bus is $426 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lausanne to Genoa costing on average $503.
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 13m.
Bus takes on average 9h 20m.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lausanne and Genoa as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome and arrive in Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia.
- Trains mostly depart from Lausanne station and arrive in Genoa Piazza Principe.
- Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Genoa Airport.
- Travel with Trenitalia to go to Genoa by train.
- Travel with ITA, Air Dolomiti, Swiss, Lufthansa, Vueling, Air Baltic, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Genoa by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Genoa by bus.
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