There are 6 ways to get from Genoa to Lausanne by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lausannetrain Ec
6h 33mCHF 54–113Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Genoa to Chambérybus N580
- Take the bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Lausannebus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 40mCHF 39–67Drive 385.4 km
- Drive from Genoa to Lausannecar 385.4 km
4h 27mCHF 63–91Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, train
- Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane GOA - GVA
- Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain
7h 45mCHF 103–292Train via Locarno
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Como Camerlatatrain
- Take the train from Como Camerlata to Locarnotrain
- Take the train from Locarno to Lausannetrain Ic
9h 59mCHF 137–454Train, train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimigliatrain
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Vartrain
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane NCE - GVA
- Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain
7h 57mCHF 86–249
Genoa to Lausanne by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Lausanne is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 70 and takes 8h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Genoa to Lausanne is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 90.
No, there is no direct bus from Genoa to Lausanne. However, there are services departing from Genoa and arriving at Lausanne via Chambéry - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Lausanne. However, there are services departing from Genova Brignole and arriving at Lausanne via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
The distance between Genoa and Lausanne is 445 km. The road distance is 385.4 km.
The best way to get from Genoa to Lausanne without a car is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 120.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Genoa to Lausanne, including transfers.
Genoa to Lausanne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.
Genoa to Lausanne train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Genova Brignole station.
The best way to get from Genoa to Lausanne is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 70 and takes 8h 40m.
What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Lausanne, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Genova Brignole to Lausanne via Milano Centrale in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Genoa to Lausanne via Chambéry - Bus Station in around 8h 40m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Geneva International Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 80–270
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Geneva International Airport via Olbia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 80–270
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–120
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Geneva International Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 80–210
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Geneva International Airport via Olbia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- CHF 95–320
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–110
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Geneva International Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 80–210
- Website
- airdolomiti.it
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Geneva International Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- CHF 160–550
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–30
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–30
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–27
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–27
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 19–40
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Milano Centrale to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–75
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 40–65
- 2nd Class
- CHF 50–75
Train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 22–70
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Como Camerlata to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 22–70
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Locarno to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 120–370
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 22–70
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Genova Brignole to Como Camerlata
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–15
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Como Camerlata to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- ZOU!
Train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Var
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- ZOU!
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Var
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–20
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Genoa to Chambéry
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 27–45
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–19
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–23
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Genoa to Lausanne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Chambéry station.
Genoa to Lausanne train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to Lausanne is 385 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Genoa to Lausanne.
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