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How to get fromGeneva to Lugano Prealpsby train, car, bus, plane, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Geneva to Lugano Prealps by train, car, bus, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Genève to Bellinzonatrain train Ic
    2. Drive from Bellinzona to Lugano Prealpscar car
    6h 37m
    €153–224

  2. Drive  406.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Geneva to Lugano Prealpscar car 406.9 km
    5h 25m
    €73–105

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milan to Comobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Como San Giovanni to Menaggio Piazza Romabus bus
    10h 30m
    €127–178

  4. Fly to Zurich Airport, train, drive

    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane GVA - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain train
    3. Drive from Bellinzona to Lugano Prealpscar car
    4h 54m
    €173–414

  5. Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train, taxi

    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 Milano Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bellano Tartavalle Termetrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Bellano Tartavalle Terme to Lugano Prealpstaxi taxi
    7h 4m
    €213–400

  6. Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane GVA - LIN
    2. Take the train from Monza to Bellano Tartavalle Termetrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Bellano Tartavalle Terme to Lugano Prealpstaxi taxi
    7h 7m
    €281–471

Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) flights

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket€125Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 490.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Lugano Prealps, Italy?

You can take a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lugano Prealps via Milan, Como San Giovanni, and Menaggio Piazza Roma in around 10h 30m.

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