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Compare train and bus for Lugano to Genoa
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lugano to Genoa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 1m. 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 €17, and a train costs an average of €23.
Distance: 110 miles (178 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€46 Average price | €27 Average price Cheapest |
3h 31m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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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 Genoa by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lugano to Genoa is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBusCheapest
FlixBus · FlixBusFastest
EuroCity 15+
FRECCIABIANCA 8619Other options
EuroCity 13+Intercity 637EuroCity 31+Intercity 665EuroCity 37+
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FAQs: Travel from Lugano to Genoa
Travel to Genoa 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 Genoa.
There are 2 travel options from Lugano to Genoa: train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel between Lugano and Genoa is a bus with an average price of $15 (€13).
This is compared to other travel options from Lugano to Genoa:
Taking a bus costs $8 (€8) less than taking a train, which costs on average $23 (€21) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel to Genoa from Lugano is by train, which takes on average 3 h 7 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes 3 h 15 min on average.
The distance is approximately 110 miles (177 km) from Lugano to Genoa.
The average frequency per day from Lugano to Genoa is:
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Lugano and Genoa as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lugano to Genoa:
- Buses most often depart from Lugano at Lugano, Via Ciani and arrive in Genoa at Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia.
- Trains mostly depart from Lugano FLP and arrive in Genoa Piazza Principe.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Lugano to Genoa:
- You can take a bus from Lugano to Genoa with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus or Student Agency. Cheap tickets can be found for $15 (€13) with BlaBlaCar Bus from Lugano to Genoa.
- You can take a train from Lugano to Genoa with Trenitalia, Frecciabianca, SBB or Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS). Cheap tickets can be found for $23 (€21) with Trenitalia from Lugano to Genoa.
Yes, there are direct routes from Lugano to Genoa with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct bus to Genoa with BlaBlaCar Bus with 2 direct buses per day.
Direct services to Genoa 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 trip.
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