What is the cheapest way to get from Lugano District to Geneva?

The cheapest way to get from Lugano District to Geneva is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 7h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lugano District to Geneva?

The fastest way to get from Lugano District to Geneva is to train and fly which takes 3h 56m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 420.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano District and Geneva?

No, there is no direct bus from Lugano District to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Geneva via Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Lugano District and Geneva?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano District to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Genève via Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

How far is it from Lugano District to Geneva?

The distance between Lugano District and Geneva is 425 km. The road distance is 315.6 km.

How do I travel from Lugano District to Geneva without a car?

The best way to get from Lugano District to Geneva without a car is to train via Lucerne which takes 5h 32m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 210.

How long does it take to get from Lugano District to Geneva?

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Lugano District to Geneva, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano District to Geneva bus from?

Lugano District to Geneva bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lugano station.

Where do I catch the Lugano District to Geneva train from?

Lugano District to Geneva train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.

Train or bus from Lugano District to Geneva?

The best way to get from Lugano District to Geneva is to train via Lucerne which takes 5h 32m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 7h 25m.

Where does the Lugano District to Geneva bus arrive?

Lugano District to Geneva bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Lugano District to Geneva train arrive?

Lugano District to Geneva train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Luzern station.

Can I drive from Lugano District to Geneva?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano District to Geneva is 316 km. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Lugano District to Geneva.

How do I get a train ticket from Lugano District to Geneva?

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Lugano District to Geneva - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Lugano District to Geneva by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

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 Lucerne
best
1. Take the train from Lugano to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
2. Take the train from Luzern to Genèvetrain Ir15
5h 32m
CHF 129–205
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Milan to Genevabus FlixBus N1479 / ...
7h 25m
CHF 30–49
Drive 315.6 km
1. Drive from Lugano District to Genevacar 315.6 km
4h 45m
CHF 61–88
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
3h 56m
CHF 157–411
Train
1. Take the train from Locarno FART to Domodossolatrain 72 / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Genèvetrain Ec
6h 40m
CHF 62–150
Train #2
1. Take the train from Locarno FART to Domodossolatrain 72 / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Bextrain Ec
3. Take the train from Bex to Genèvetrain Ir
7h 32m
CHF 72–160
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane MXP - GVA
6h 35m
CHF 71–207
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lugano to Monzatrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LIN - GVA
4h 55m
CHF 37–279

Lugano District to Geneva by train

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Map of how to get from Lugano District to Geneva.

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Distance: 425.5 km
Duration: 5h 32m

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

You can take a train from Lugano to Genève via Luzern in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Geneva via Milan in around 7h 25m.

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