There are 5 ways to get from Genoa to Lugano by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, 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 via Milan (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Ec
3h 36mCHF 24–48Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 5mCHF 13–23Drive 214.2 km
- Drive from Genoa to Luganocar 214.2 km
2h 18mCHF 36–52Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Luganotrain Ec
3h 40mCHF 45–90Train #2
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Como Camerlatatrain Re13
3h 48mCHF 15–30
Genoa to Lugano by train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 13 - SFr 23 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Genoa to Lugano is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.
No, there is no direct bus from Genoa to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop and arriving at Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Genova P.Za Principe and arriving at Lugano. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Genoa and Lugano is 214 km. The road distance is 214.2 km.
The best way to get from Genoa to Lugano without a car is to train via Milan which takes 3h 36m and costs SFr 24 - SFr 50.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Genoa to Lugano, including transfers.
Genoa to Lugano bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop station.
Genoa to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Genova Brignole station.
The best way to get from Genoa to Lugano is to train via Milan which takes 3h 36m and costs SFr 24 - SFr 50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 13 - SFr 23 and takes 4h 5m.
What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Genova Brignole to Lugano via Milano Centrale in around 3h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop to Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 4h 5m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–26
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–15
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–8
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Genoa to Lugano bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Genoa to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to Lugano is 214 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Genoa to Lugano.
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