There are 6 ways to get from Milan to Genève, Lyon by train (Trenitalia), bus, rideshare, plane, 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 27mCHF 70–120Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 23mCHF 23–40Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Milan to Genève315.4 km
4h 17mCHF 23Fly
- Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LIN - GVA
3h 45mCHF 33–225Bus via Duomo M1
- Take the bus from Milan to Genevabus FlixBus 472 / ...
6h 44mCHF 28–42Drive 315.8 km
- Drive from Milan to Genève, Lyoncar 315.8 km
3h 30mCHF 61–88
Milan to Genève, Lyon by train and foot (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 60 - SFr 90.
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 5h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Milano Centrale and arriving at Geneve. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 22m.
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 27m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 120.
The train from Milan Centrale to Geneve takes 4h 22m including transfers and departs every four hours.
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 27m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 23 - SFr 40 and takes 5h 23m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 230 and takes 3h 45m.
What companies run services between Milan, Italy and Genève, Lyon, Switzerland?
Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Milano Centrale to Geneve every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 70–120 and the journey takes 4h 22m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Geneva - Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 23–40 and the journey takes 5h 15m. FlixBus also services this route 6 times a week.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–200
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Milano Centrale to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–120
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 85–120
- 2nd Class
- CHF 70–95
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Geneva - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 23–40
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Geneva - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 25–40
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Milan to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 26–40
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Milan to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 23
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
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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There are 722+ hotels available in Genève, Lyon.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Milan and Genève, Lyon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.