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Compare train, bus, 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 €43. 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 €43, and a flight costs an average of €48.
Distance: 134 miles (217 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€117 Average price | €43 Average price Cheapest | €207 Average price |
5h 26m Average total duration 4h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Lugano to Geneva by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lugano to Geneva is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IC 21 10672 | 10672 · IR 15 2520 | 2520Cheapest
IC 21 10672 | 10672 · IR 15 2520 | 2520Fastest
LX1623 · LX2816Other options
IC 21 10672 | 10672 · IC 5 520 | 520 · IR 90 1820 | 1820B 4 4049 | 4049 · IC 21 10672 | 10672 · IR 15 2520 | 2520B 4 4049 | 4049 · IC 21 10672 | 10672 · IC 5 520 | 520 · IR 90 1820 | 1820
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VF62 · VF329
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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.
You can get to Geneva from Lugano 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Geneva from Lugano is by taking a flight, which costs on average $40 (€36).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Lugano to Geneva:
Taking a flight costs $14 (€13) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $54 (€49) for the same trip.
Taking a flight costs $7 (€7) less than taking a train, which costs on average $48 (€43) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Geneva from Lugano is by flight with an average travel time of 2 h 50 min.
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Getting to Geneva by bus takes 7 h 40 min on average.
Train takes 4 h 45 min on average.
The distance from Lugano to Geneva is approximately 135 miles (217 km).
The average frequency per day from Lugano to Geneva is:
- 2 buses a day.
- Around 19 flights per day.
- 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Lugano and Geneva as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lugano to Geneva:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Lugano to Geneva:
- You can travel from Lugano to Geneva by bus with FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $54 (€49) with FlixBus from Lugano to Geneva.
- You can travel by plane between Lugano and Geneva with LAER or Air Baltic, and you can find LAER Lugano to Geneva tickets for $178 (€160) on Omio.
- You can go to Geneva from Lugano by train with SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) or Trenitalia EuroCity. You'll see cheap train tickets for $48 (€43) with SBB from Lugano to Geneva on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Lugano to Geneva with the following travel companies:
- You can travel directly by bus with.
- You can book a direct flight with.
- You can travel directly by train with.
Direct services to Geneva tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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