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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 an average ticket price of $52 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $52, while a flight costs an average of $171.
Distance: 134 miles (217 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$122 Average price | $52 Average price Cheapest | $171 Average price | $261 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 25m Average total duration 4h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lugano to Geneva:
A bus is $70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lugano to Geneva costing on average $122.
A bus is $119 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lugano to Geneva costing on average $171.
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 10m.
Train takes on average 5h 25m.
Tickets start at around $122 compared to roughly $261 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $139. The journey takes 4h 55m versus 4h 22m 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 Lugano to Geneva
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 flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
VY6335 · VY62006:20 PM14h50Milan Malpensa Airport9:10 AMGeneva International Airport$1021One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- VY6335 · VY62006:20 PM14h50Milan Malpensa Airport9:10 AMGeneva International Airport$1021One-way1 transfer
Fastest
GF297:45 AM0h55Milan Malpensa Airport8:40 AMGeneva International Airport$1741One-way0 transfers
Other options
- IC 21 668 | 668 · IC 5 516 | 516 · IR 90 1816 | 18168:02 AM4h53Lugano, Stazione12:55 PMGeneva station$1221One-way2 transfers
- IC 21 668 | 668 · IR 15 2516 | 25168:02 AM5h03Lugano, Stazione1:05 PMGeneva station$1231One-way1 transfer
- B 4 4033 | 4033 · IC 21 668 | 668 · IC 5 516 | 516 · IR 90 1816 | 18167:47 AM5h08Lugano12:55 PMGeneva station$1241One-way3 transfers
- VY6345 · VY62009:40 PM11h30Milan Malpensa Airport9:10 AMGeneva International Airport$1071One-way1 transfer
AZ2013 · AZ5767:00 AM3h40Milan Linate Airport10:40 AMGeneva International Airport$1091One-way1 transfer- VY6331 · VY62029:55 AM6h05Milan Malpensa Airport4:00 PMGeneva International Airport$1221One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lugano to Geneva:
A bus is $70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lugano to Geneva costing on average $122.
A bus is $119 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lugano to Geneva costing on average $171.
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 10m.
Train takes on average 5h 25m.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lugano and Geneva as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Milan Malpensa Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Lugano, Stazione and arrive in Geneva station.
- Buses mostly depart from Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni) and arrive in Geneve, Place Dorcière.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Geneva by bus.
- Travel with SBB, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Geneva by train.
- Travel with Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways to go to Geneva by flight.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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