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How to get fromGenoa to Lago di Luganoby train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Genoa to Lago di Lugano by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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  1. Train via Milan

    best
    1. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centraletrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train Re80
    3h 32m
    CHF 38–70

  2. Train #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Como S.Giovannitrain train Re13
    3h 44m
    CHF 15–69

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Genoa to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus bus 500 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    4h 36m
    CHF 18–30

  4. Drive  214.2 km

    1. Drive from Genoa to Luganocar car 214.2 km
    2h 18m
    CHF 36–52

  5. Train (Trenitalia)

    1. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Luganotrain train Ec
    3h 40m
    CHF 45–90

  6. Train via Genova Brignole

    1. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train Re80
    3h 41m
    CHF 38–70

Genoa to Lago di Lugano by train

Calendar137Weekly Trains
Duration3h 32mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 215 km
  • Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Lago di Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Genova P.Za Principe to Lugano via Milano Centrale in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Genoa to Lugano, Campus Universitario via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Lugano, and Lugano, Via Ciani/Cornaredo in around 4h 36m.

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