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How to get fromGeneva Airport (GVA) to Luganoby plane, train, rideshare, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Lugano by plane, train, rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane GVA - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain train
    3h 20m
    CHF 77–195

  2. Drive 321.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Luganocar car 321.7 km
    4h 53m
    CHF 52–76

  3. Train via Zurich

    1. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Zürich HBtrain train Ic1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train Ec / ...
    5h 27m
    CHF 148–458

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Geneva-GVA to Luganorideshare rideshare 321.7 km
    4h 53m

  5. Fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane GVA - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train
    3h 23m
    CHF 154–446

  6. Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane GVA - LIN
    2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain train
    5h 40m
    CHF 110–238

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Locarnotrain train Ic
    5h 57m
    CHF 145–463

Geneva Airport (GVA) to Lugano by train

Calendar123Weekly Trains
Duration5h 27mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 289 km
  • Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Geneva Airport (GVA), Switzerland and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Genève-Aéroport to Lugano via Zürich HB in around 5h 27m.

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