There are 5 ways to get from Milan to Genève, Lyon by train (Trenitalia), bus, rideshare, or car
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 Milano Centrale to Genevetrain Ec
4h 26mCHF 70–120Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Milan to Genève315.4 km
4h 17mCHF 23Bus
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 33mCHF 25–50Bus via Duomo M1
- Take the bus from Milan to Genevabus FlixBus 472 / ...
6h 44mCHF 28–47Drive 315.8 km
- Drive from Milan to Genève, Lyoncar 315.8 km
3h 30mCHF 52–75
Milan to Genève, Lyon by train and foot (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milan to Genève, Lyon is to rideshare which costs SFr 23 and takes 4h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Milan to Genève, Lyon is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 75.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arriving at Geneva - Bus Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Milano Centrale and arriving at Geneve. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Milan and Genève, Lyon is 364 km. The road distance is 315.8 km.
The best way to get from Milan to Genève, Lyon without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 120.
The train from Milan Centrale to Geneve takes 4h 21m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Milan to Genève, Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Milan to Genève, Lyon train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Milano Centrale station.
The best way to get from Milan to Genève, Lyon is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 25 - SFr 50 and takes 6h 33m.
What companies run services between Milan, Italy and Genève, Lyon, Switzerland?
Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Milano Centrale to Geneve 5 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 70–120 and the journey takes 4h 21m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Geneva - Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 25–50 and the journey takes 6h 25m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–120
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 85–120
- 2nd Class
- CHF 70–100
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Geneva - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 25–50
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Milan to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 26–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Milan to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 23
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Milan to Genève, Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Geneva - Bus Station.
Milan to Genève, Lyon train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Geneve station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Genève, Lyon is 316 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Milan to Genève, Lyon.
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