How to travel from Milan to Geneva

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Milan to Geneva

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Milan to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 6m. 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 $24, and a flight costs an average of $67.

Distance: 155 miles (250 km)

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$39

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$147

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$242

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5h 58m

Average total duration

5h 28m

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5h 49m

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5h 19m

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5h 6m

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2h 6m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Geneva is a bus with an average price of $39 (€32).

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

A bus is $107 (€88) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Geneva costing on average $147 (€121).

A bus is $202 (€166) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Geneva costing on average $242 (€198).

The fastest way to travel from Milan to Geneva is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 6m.

Other travel options to Geneva take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 19m.

Bus takes on average 5h 28m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Milan and Geneva including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Milan to Geneva among Omio's users.

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from Milan to Geneva

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

Our recommendation

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

  • BlaBlaCar Bus1716
    10:35 AM5h30
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    4:05 PMGenève, Gare Routière
    $491One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus1716
    10:35 AM5h30
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    4:05 PMGenève, Gare Routière
    $491One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Air FranceAF1731 · AF7370
    6:35 PM3h25
    Milan Malpensa Airport
    10:00 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $14521One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • SBBS 50 25556 | 25556 · IC 2 866 | 866 · IR 26 2312 | 2312 · IR 15 2514 | 2514
    6:23 AM5h58
    Stabio station
    12:21 PMGeneva station
    $1171One-way
    4 transfers
  • SBBS 10 25156 | 25156 · IC 2 866 | 866 · IR 26 2312 | 2312 · IR 15 2514 | 2514
    6:23 AM5h58
    Balerna station
    12:21 PMGeneva station
    $1181One-way
    4 transfers
  • SBBRE 80 25502 | 25502 · IC 2 866 | 866 · IR 26 2312 | 2312 · IR 15 2514 | 2514
    6:34 AM5h47
    Chiasso station
    12:21 PMGeneva station
    $1211One-way
    4 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus57202
    11:55 PM6h25
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    6:20 AMGenève, Gare Routière
    $491One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:00 PM5h15
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    4:15 AMGeneve, Place Dorcière
    $611One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:15 AM5h30
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    11:45 AMGeneve, Place Dorcière
    $711One-way
    0 transfers
  • Austrian AirlinesOS530 · OS353
    7:00 AM5h10
    Milan Linate Airport
    12:10 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $2641One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH279 · LH1082
    7:40 PM3h50
    Milan Linate Airport
    11:30 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $3421One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH1857 · LH2246
    5:20 PM15h30
    Milan Malpensa Airport
    8:50 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $3591One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Milan to Geneva

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Milan to Geneva, 68,08% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Milan to Geneva and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Milan 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 Milan to Geneva.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Milan and Geneva including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Geneva is a bus with an average price of $39 (€32).

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

A bus is $107 (€88) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Geneva costing on average $147 (€121).

A bus is $202 (€166) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Geneva costing on average $242 (€198).

The fastest way to travel from Milan to Geneva is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 6m.

Other travel options to Geneva take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 19m.

Bus takes on average 5h 28m.

The distance from Milan to Geneva is approximately 155 miles (250 km).
The average frequency per day from Milan to Geneva is:
  • Around 28 flights per day.
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Milan to Geneva:
  • Flights mostly depart from Milan Malpensa Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Milan Centrale and arrive in Geneva station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arrive in Geneve, Place Dorcière.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Milan to Geneva, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Trenitalia, SBB, DSB, EuroCity, Trenitalia EuroCity to go to Geneva by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Geneva by bus.
  • Travel with Gulf Air, Vueling, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, Air Baltic to go to Geneva by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Milan to Geneva with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct trains per day with Trenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity.
  • 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 0 direct flights per day with Gulf Air.
Omio customers who travel from Milan to Geneva often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Lyon, Annecy, Barcelona. 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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