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 (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Luganotrain Ec
3h 40mCHF 45–90Train via Como Camerlata
cheapest- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Como Camerlatatrain Re13
3h 48mCHF 15–49Bus
- Take the bus from Genoa to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 500 / ...
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 25mCHF 17–32Drive 214.2 km
- Drive from Genoa to Luganocar 214.2 km
2h 18mCHF 36–51Train via Milan (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Ec
4h 32mCHF 31–72
Genoa to Lugano by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 17 - SFr 35 and takes 4h 25m.
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 and arriving at Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
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 212 km. The road distance is 214.2 km.
The best way to get from Genoa to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 90.
The train from Genova P.Za Principe to Lugano takes 3h 40m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Genoa to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.
Genoa to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Genova P.Za Principe station.
The best way to get from Genoa to Lugano is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 17 - SFr 35 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?
Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Genova P.Za Principe to Lugano twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 45–90 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Genoa to Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 4h 25m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–90
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 60–90
- 2nd Class
- CHF 45–65
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–17
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 10–15
- 2nd Class
- CHF 13–17
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Genova Brignole to Como Camerlata
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–15
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–45
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 23–40
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 28–60
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Genoa to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Genoa to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–22
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–11
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Genoa to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Genoa to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Lugano 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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