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How to get fromLugano to Geneva Airportby train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Lugano to Geneva Airport by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane

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  1. Train via Zurich

    best
    1. Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hbtrain train Ec
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genève-Aéroporttrain train Ic1 / ...
    5h 53m
    CHF 131–362

  2. Drive 321.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lugano to Geneva Airportcar car 321.9 km
    4h 54m
    CHF 52–76

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milan to Chamonixbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur to Geneva Airportbus bus
    8h 19m
    CHF 54–86

  4. Train to Zurich Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hbtrain train
    2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane ZRH - GVA
    4h 4m
    CHF 139–362

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Locarno FART to Domodossolatrain train 72 / ...
    2. Take the train from Brig to Genève-Aéroporttrain train Ir95 / ...
    7h 2m
    CHF 89–268

  6. Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train train
    2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane MXP - GVA
    3h 33m
    CHF 76–197

Lugano to Geneva Airport by train and foot

Calendar126Weekly Services
Duration5h 53mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 456.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 53m

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

You can take a train from Lugano to Geneva Airport via Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, and Genève-Aéroport in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Geneva Airport via Milan, Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur, and Geneva Airport in around 8h 19m.

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