Previously seen journeys
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Geneve | Lugano | No tags | ||||
| Train | Geneve | Lugano | No tags | ||||
| Train | Geneve | Lugano | No tags | ||||
| Train | Geneve | Lugano | No tags | ||||
| Train | Geneve | Lugano | No tags |
Get from Geneva to Lugano
The journey takes about 5 hours 27 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 1 584, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 8 reviews, the company was rated 4.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained about the cleanliness. Swiss Federal Railways ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 584
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Geneva to Lugano by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Geneva to Lugano?
The cheapest train tickets from Geneva to Lugano start from R 1 584. The average price for this train route is around R 1 801. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Geneva to Lugano?
The average train journey time from Geneva to Lugano is 5h 27m, covering a distance of 218 km. The quickest train can get you there in 5h 23m and is operated by Swiss Federal Railways.
Which train operators serve the Geneva to Lugano route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Geneva to Lugano?
The earliest train from Geneva to Lugano departs at 07:35. And the latest train departs at 15:35.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Geneva to Lugano was searched and found on 03 Feb 2026 with a price of R 1 731To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Geneva to Lugano as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 1 731 to R 5 138 for a train ticket from Geneva to Lugano based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 731, which is on 2026-02-03.
