How to travel from Lugano to Geneva

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Lugano to Geneva

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lugano to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 45m. 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 $44, and a flight costs an average of $56.

Distance: 134 miles (217 km)

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$123

Average price

$52

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$190

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5h 27m

Average total duration

4h 57m

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5h 5m

Average total duration

4h 35m

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4h 45m

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1h 45m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.7 - 1.3kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Lugano to Geneva

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

Our recommendation

train

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

SBBIC 21 672 | 672 · IR 15 2520 | 2520
10:02AM5h03
Lugano, Stazione
03:05PMGeneva station
$1231One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

SBBIC 21 672 | 672 · IR 15 2520 | 2520
10:02AM5h03
Lugano, Stazione
03:05PMGeneva station
$1231One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

LAERLX1629+SWISSLX2808
03:05PM2h30
Milan Malpensa Airport
05:35PMGeneva International Airport
$6301One-way
1 transfer

Other options

SBBB 4 4065 | 4065 · IC 21 672 | 672 · IR 15 2520 | 2520
09:47AM5h18
Lugano
03:05PMGeneva station
$1251One-way
2 transfers
SBBIC 21 672 | 672 · IC 5 520 | 520 · IR 90 1820 | 1820
10:02AM4h53
Lugano, Stazione
02:55PMGeneva station
$1311One-way
2 transfers
SBBB 4 4065 | 4065 · IC 21 672 | 672 · IC 5 520 | 520 · IR 90 1820 | 1820
09:47AM5h08
Lugano
02:55PMGeneva station
$1331One-way
3 transfers
Eurowings EW9823 · EW9742
03:55PM4h10
Milan Malpensa Airport
08:05PMGeneva International Airport
$1601One-way
1 transfer
Vueling AirlinesVY6339 · VY6202
03:05PM5h35
Milan Malpensa Airport
08:40PMGeneva International Airport
$2441One-way
1 transfer
Vueling AirlinesVY6343 · VY6202
01:10PM7h30
Milan Malpensa Airport
08:40PMGeneva International Airport
$2441One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Lugano to Geneva

Travel to Geneva 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 Lugano to Geneva.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Lugano and Geneva including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lugano to Geneva is a bus with an average price of $44 (€36).

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

A bus is $12 (€10) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lugano to Geneva costing on average $56 (€46).

A bus is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lugano to Geneva costing on average $73 (€59).

The fastest way to travel from Lugano to Geneva is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 50m.

Other travel options to Geneva take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 15m.

Train takes on average 4h 53m.

The distance from Lugano to Geneva is approximately 134 miles (217 km).
The average frequency per day from Lugano to Geneva is:
  • Around 20 flights per day.
  • Around 17 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lugano to Geneva:
  • Flights mostly depart from Milan Malpensa Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Lugano, Stazione and arrive in Geneva station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lugano to Geneva, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Geneva by bus.
  • Travel with Air Baltic, LAER to go to Geneva by flight.
  • Travel with SBB, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Geneva by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Lugano to Geneva:
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Lugano to Geneva often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Milan, Lyon, Annecy. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Geneva and these popular destinations at a great price.

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