There are 4 ways to get from Canton Ticino to Genoa by train (Trenitalia), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Re80
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic
3h 19m€40–74Train #2
cheapest- Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Genova Brignoletrain Re13
5h 23m€15–31Drive 217 km
- Drive from Lugano to Genoacar 217 km
2h 26m€45–65Train via Genova Brignole
- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Re80
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova Brignoletrain Ic
4h 42m€43–78
Canton Ticino to Genoa by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Canton Ticino to Genoa is to train which costs €15 - €35 and takes 5h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Canton Ticino to Genoa is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs €45 - €65.
No, there is no direct train from Canton Ticino to Genoa. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Genova P.Za Principe via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
The distance between Canton Ticino and Genoa is 215 km. The road distance is 217 km.
The best way to get from Canton Ticino to Genoa without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs €40 - €75.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Canton Ticino to Genoa, including transfers.
Canton Ticino to Genoa train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
Canton Ticino to Genoa train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canton Ticino to Genoa is 217 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Canton Ticino to Genoa.
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What companies run services between Canton Ticino, Switzerland and Genoa, Italy?
You can take a train from Lugano to Genova P.Za Principe via Milano Centrale in around 3h 19m.
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–27
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Milano Centrale to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Milano Centrale to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Centrale to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Como S.Giovanni to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €12–16
- Website
- Trenord
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