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How to get fromGeneva to Lugano-Paradisoby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Geneva to Lugano-Paradiso by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Zurich

    best
    1. Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain train Ic1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train Ec / ...
    5h 25m
    CHF 131–189

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Geneva to Milanbus bus FlixBus N1524
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T2 to Lugano Paradisotrain train S50
    7h 46m
    CHF 28–41

  3. Drive  333.1 km

    1. Drive from Geneva to Lugano-Paradisocar car 333.1 km
    4h 23m
    CHF 56–81

  4. Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    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 Mendrisiotrain train
    4h 23m
    CHF 74–236

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Genève to Locarnotrain train Ic
    6h
    CHF 126–191

  6. 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 30m
    CHF 158–388

  7. 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 Lugano Paradisotrain train
    3h 27m
    CHF 142–285

Geneva to Lugano-Paradiso by train

Calendar123Weekly Trains
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 451.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 25m

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.

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