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How to get fromGeneva to Lugano Stationby train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Geneva to Lugano Station by train, 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 17m
    CHF 130–188

  2. Drive  315.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Geneva to Lugano Stationcar car 315.7 km
    4h 46m
    CHF 53–76

  3. 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 Luganotrain train
    4h 50m
    CHF 73–211

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Genève to Locarnotrain train Ic
    5h 48m
    CHF 125–190

  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 157–387

  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
    3h 31m
    CHF 142–285

Geneva to Lugano Station by train

Calendar123Weekly Trains
Duration5h 17mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 449.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Lugano Station, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Genève to Lugano via Zürich HB in around 5h 17m.

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