There are 5 ways to get from Geneva to Lugano-Paradiso by train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Zurich
best- Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
5h 25mCHF 145–215Drive 333.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Geneva to Lugano-Paradisocar 333.1 km
4h 23mCHF 56–81Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane GVA - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
4h 23mCHF 75–240Train
- Take the train from Genève to Locarnotrain Ic
6hCHF 140–218Fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain
3h 30mCHF 163–389
Geneva to Lugano-Paradiso by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Lugano-Paradiso is to drive which costs SFr 55 - SFr 85 and takes 4h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Lugano-Paradiso is to fly and train which takes 3h 30m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 390.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Lugano-Paradiso. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Paradiso via Zürich HB and Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Geneva and Lugano-Paradiso is 452 km. The road distance is 333.1 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Lugano-Paradiso without a car is to train via Zurich which takes 5h 25m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 220.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Geneva to Lugano-Paradiso, including transfers.
Geneva to Lugano-Paradiso train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
Geneva to Lugano-Paradiso train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Lugano-Paradiso is 333 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Geneva to Lugano-Paradiso.
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What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Lugano-Paradiso, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Genève to Paradiso via Zürich HB and Lugano in around 5h 25m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 75–270
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 110–350
Train from Genève to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 85–130
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–85
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 19–28
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Genève to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 130–200
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–85
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
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