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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Geneva is to train and fly which takes 3h 56m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 430.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Geneva?

No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Geneva via Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Geneva?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano 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 to Geneva?

The distance between Lugano and Geneva is 425 km. The road distance is 318 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Geneva without a car is to train via Lucerne which takes 5h 32m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 240.

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

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

Where do I catch the Lugano to Geneva bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lugano to Geneva train from?

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

Train or bus from Lugano to Geneva?

The best way to get from Lugano to Geneva is to train via Lucerne which takes 5h 32m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 7h 30m.

Where does the Lugano to Geneva bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lugano to Geneva train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lugano to Geneva?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Geneva is 318 km. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Lugano to Geneva.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Lugano to Geneva?

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

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

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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 146–239
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Milan to Genevabus FlixBus 472 / ...
7h 30m
CHF 30–48
Drive 318 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Genevacar 318 km
4h 48m
CHF 54–77
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 165–427
Train
1. Take the train from Locarno FART to Domodossolatrain 72 / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Genèvetrain Ec
6h 39m
CHF 62–173
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lugano to Busto Arsiziotrain S50
2. Take the bus from Busto Arsizio to Stresabus Re4
3. Take the train from Stresa to Genevetrain Ec
7h 13m
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 71–197
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 77–289

Lugano to Geneva by train

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Distance: 425.5 km
Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Lugano, 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 30m.

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