How to travel from Milan to Geneva

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Travel Information from Milan to Geneva

distanceDistance154 miles (249 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus, flight or train
priceTicket price range$18 - $77
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $18 (€16) • 4 h 35 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $77 (€67) • 55 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus, Alitalia or Trenitalia

Take a bus, flight or train to travel 154 miles (249 km) from Milan to Geneva. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus, Alitalia or Trenitalia among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Milan to Geneva.

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from Milan to Geneva

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

Our recommendation
bus

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 Bus
10:00AM6h15
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
04:15PMGeneve, Place Dorcière
$261One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
BlaBlaCar Bus
05:30PM5h15
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
10:45PMGeneve, Place Dorcière
$211One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Helvetic Airways
07:10PM2h40
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
09:50PMGeneva International Airport (GVA)
$6531One-way
1 transfer
Other options
Trenitalia
08:05AM4h16
Milan Centrale
12:21PMGeneva station
$1181One-way
0 transfers
Trenitalia
05:07PM4h14
Milan Centrale
09:21PMGeneva station
$1181One-way
0 transfers
Trenitalia
07:20PM4h36
Milan Centrale
11:56PMGeneva station
$1181One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
02:05PM6h00
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
08:05PMGeneve, Gare Routiere, pl. Dorciere
$251One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
10:00AM5h30
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
03:30PMGeneve, Gare Routiere, pl. Dorciere
$401One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
11:30PM5h45
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
05:15AMGeneve, Gare Routiere, pl. Dorciere
$291One-way
0 transfers
Vueling
09:50PM11h05
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
08:55AMGeneva International Airport (GVA)
$1561One-way
1 transfer
Vueling
07:45PM13h10
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
08:55AMGeneva International Airport (GVA)
$1561One-way
1 transfer
Vueling
06:10PM14h45
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
08:55AMGeneva International Airport (GVA)
$1621One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Milan to Geneva

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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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Easyjet
Deutsche Bahn
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All travel companies: Airlines, Train and Bus from Milan to Geneva

Find the best route from Milan to Geneva with Omio's travel partners FlixBus, SWISS and Brussels Airlines! You'll find the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient trip for you.

SBB is the national railway company of Switzerland which operates trains between Milan and Geneva. It operates a wide range of trains, including InterCity, InterRegio, RegioExpress, Regio, S-Bahn, and InterCityExpress. InterCity trains are the fastest, with speeds of up to 200 km/h, while Regio trains are the slowest, with speeds of up to 120 km/h. SBB also offers a variety of ticket types, such as the Swiss Travel Pass, Half-Fare Card, and Super Saver tickets. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a restaurant car. The most popular routes for SBB are from Zurich to Geneva, Basel to Bern, and Geneva to Lausanne.

    FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

      Brussels Airlines is Belgium’s leading airline. Check the ticket fares for your travel between Milan and Geneva: Economy Classic, Economy Flex and Business.

        FAQs: Travel from Milan to Geneva

        FAQs: 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 ways to get from Milan to Geneva: bus, flight or train.

        The cheapest way to travel to Geneva from Milan is a bus with an average price of $18 (€16).

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

        A bus is $58 (€51) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Geneva costing on average $77 (€67).

        Taking a bus costs $32 (€28) less than taking a train, which costs on average $51 (€44) for the same trip.

        The fastest way from Milan to Geneva is by flight with an average journey time of 55 min.

        There are alternative travel options to Geneva that take longer:

        Bus takes 4 h 35 min on average.

        Getting to Geneva by train takes 4 h 1 min on average.

        The distance is approximately 154 miles (249 km) from Milan to Geneva.

        The average frequency per day from Milan to Geneva is:

        • 9 buses a day.

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

        These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Milan to Geneva:

        • Buses from Milan to Geneva most often leave from Milano, Milan Linate Airport and arrive in Geneva, Eaux-Vives.
        • Flights most often depart from Milan at Milan Malpensa Airport and arrive in Geneva at Geneva International Airport.
        • Trains from Milan to Geneva most often leave from Milan Centrale and arrive in Geneva.

        The following travel companies offer services from Milan to Geneva:

        • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus or Sellitto for buses to Geneva. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for BlaBlaCar Bus Milan to Geneva tickets on Omio for $18 (€16).
        • Travel with Alitalia, Lufthansa, LAER, Air Dolomiti, Alitalia (2), Brussels Airlines, Vueling Airlines or Lufthansa Cityline (2) to go to Geneva by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Vueling Airlines Milan to Geneva tickets on Omio for $77 (€67).
        • Travel with Trenitalia or SBB to go to Geneva by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Trenitalia Milan to Geneva tickets on Omio for $51 (€44).

        Yes, there are direct routes from Milan to Geneva with the following travel companies:

        • You can check for a direct bus to Geneva with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus with 9 direct buses per day.

        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 trip.

        Many of our customers who book a trip from Milan to Geneva often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Paris, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Lyon or Zurich. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Milan and Geneva itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Geneva and any of these top destinations today!
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