IR 90 1833 | 1833 · IC 5 537 | 537 · IC 21 691 | 69119:054h53Geneva station23:58Lugano, Stazione£791One-way2 changes
IR 90 1833 | 1833 · IC 5 537 | 537 · IC 21 691 | 691 · B 2 2305 | 230519:055h07Geneva station0:12Lugano£811One-way3 changes
IR 15 2519 | 2519 · IC 21 675 | 67510:545h04Geneva station15:58Lugano, Stazione£841One-way1 change
IR 15 2535 | 2535 · IC 21 691 | 69118:545h04Geneva station23:58Lugano, Stazione£841One-way1 change
IR 15 2519 | 2519 · IC 21 675 | 675 · B 5 5243 | 524310:545h15Geneva station16:09Lugano£851One-way2 changes
IR 90 1811 | 1811 · IC 5 515 | 515 · IC 2 869 | 8698:054h53Geneva station12:58Lugano, Stazione£1231One-way2 changes
IR 90 1813 | 1813 · IC 5 517 | 517 · IC 21 671 | 6719:054h53Geneva station13:58Lugano, Stazione£1101One-way2 changes
IR 90 1815 | 1815 · IC 5 519 | 519 · IC 2 873 | 87310:054h53Geneva station14:58Lugano, Stazione£1231One-way2 changes
IR 90 1821 | 1821 · IC 5 525 | 525 · EC 173 | 17313:054h53Geneva station17:58Lugano, Stazione£1011One-way2 changes
IR 90 1819 | 1819 · IC 5 523 | 523 · IC 2 877 | 87712:054h53Geneva station16:58Lugano, Stazione£1231One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Geneva to Lugano
The cheapest option from Geneva to Lugano is coach, with an average price of £44. Omio recommends booking the train, as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Lugano among Omio users. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg.
Distance: 217 km
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£101 Average Price | £44 Average Price Cheapest option | £198 Average Price |
5h 21m Average total duration 4h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest option 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Geneva to Lugano train times
The table below shows live departures for Geneva to Lugano trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 7 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IR 90 1805 | 1805 · IC 5 509 | 509 · IC 21 663 | 663 | 4:46 Geneva station | 5h12 | 9:58 Lugano, Stazione | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1805 | 1805 · IC 5 509 | 509 · IC 21 663 | 663 · B 5 5099 | 5099 | 4:46 Geneva station | 5h23 | 10:09 Lugano | 3 changes | |
IC 1 707 | 707 · IC 2 865 | 865 · B 5 5123 | 5123 | 5:20 Geneva station | 5h49 | 11:09 Lugano | 2 changes | |
IC 1 707 | 707 · IC 2 865 | 865 | 5:20 Geneva station | 5h38 | 10:58 Lugano, Stazione | 1 change | |
IR 90 1807 | 1807 · IC 5 511 | 511 · IC 2 865 | 865 | 6:05 Geneva station | 4h53 | 10:58 Lugano, Stazione | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1807 | 1807 · IC 5 511 | 511 · IC 2 865 | 865 · B 5 5123 | 5123 | 6:05 Geneva station | 5h04 | 11:09 Lugano | 3 changes | |
RE 33 18459 | 18459 · IC 5 513 | 513 · IC 21 667 | 667 · B 5 5147 | 5147 | 6:38 Geneva station | 5h31 | 12:09 Lugano | 3 changes | |
RE 33 18459 | 18459 · IC 5 513 | 513 · IC 21 667 | 667 | 6:38 Geneva station | 5h20 | 11:58 Lugano, Stazione | 2 changes | |
IR 15 2511 | 2511 · IC 21 667 | 667 | 6:54 Geneva station | 5h04 | 11:58 Lugano, Stazione | 1 change | |
IR 15 2511 | 2511 · IC 21 667 | 667 · B 5 5147 | 5147 | 6:54 Geneva station | 5h15 | 12:09 Lugano | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1809 | 1809 · IC 5 513 | 513 · IC 21 667 | 667 | 7:05 Geneva station | 4h53 | 11:58 Lugano, Stazione | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1809 | 1809 · IC 5 513 | 513 · IC 21 667 | 667 · B 5 5147 | 5147 | 7:05 Geneva station | 5h04 | 12:09 Lugano | 3 changes | |
IC 1 711 | 711 · IC 2 869 | 869 · B 5 5171 | 5171 | 7:20 Geneva station | 5h49 | 13:09 Lugano | 2 changes | |
IC 1 711 | 711 · IC 2 869 | 869 | 7:20 Geneva station | 5h38 | 12:58 Lugano, Stazione | 1 change | |
IR 90 1811 | 1811 · IC 5 515 | 515 · IC 2 869 | 869 | 8:05 Geneva station | 4h53 | 12:58 Lugano, Stazione | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1811 | 1811 · IC 5 515 | 515 · IC 2 869 | 869 · B 5 5171 | 5171 | 8:05 Geneva station | 5h04 | 13:09 Lugano | 3 changes | |
RE 33 18463 | 18463 · IC 5 517 | 517 · IC 21 671 | 671 | 8:38 Geneva station | 5h20 | 13:58 Lugano, Stazione | 2 changes | |
RE 33 18463 | 18463 · IC 5 517 | 517 · IC 21 671 | 671 · B 5 5195 | 5195 | 8:38 Geneva station | 5h31 | 14:09 Lugano | 3 changes | |
IR 15 2515 | 2515 · IC 21 671 | 671 | 8:54 Geneva station | 5h04 | 13:58 Lugano, Stazione | 1 change | |
IR 15 2515 | 2515 · IC 21 671 | 671 · B 5 5195 | 5195 | 8:54 Geneva station | 5h15 | 14:09 Lugano | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1813 | 1813 · IC 5 517 | 517 · IC 21 671 | 671 | 9:05 Geneva station | 4h53 | 13:58 Lugano, Stazione | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1813 | 1813 · IC 5 517 | 517 · IC 21 671 | 671 · B 5 5195 | 5195 | 9:05 Geneva station | 5h04 | 14:09 Lugano | 3 changes | |
IC 1 715 | 715 · IC 2 873 | 873 | 9:20 Geneva station | 5h38 | 14:58 Lugano, Stazione | 1 change | |
IC 1 715 | 715 · IC 2 873 | 873 · B 5 5219 | 5219 | 9:20 Geneva station | 5h49 | 15:09 Lugano | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1815 | 1815 · IC 5 519 | 519 · IC 2 873 | 873 | 10:05 Geneva station | 4h53 | 14:58 Lugano, Stazione | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1815 | 1815 · IC 5 519 | 519 · IC 2 873 | 873 · B 5 5219 | 5219 | 10:05 Geneva station | 5h04 | 15:09 Lugano | 3 changes | |
IR 15 2519 | 2519 · IC 21 675 | 675 | 10:54 Geneva station | 5h04 | 15:58 Lugano, Stazione | 1 change | |
IR 15 2519 | 2519 · IC 21 675 | 675 · B 5 5243 | 5243 | 10:54 Geneva station | 5h15 | 16:09 Lugano | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1817 | 1817 · IC 5 521 | 521 · IC 21 675 | 675 | 11:05 Geneva station | 4h53 | 15:58 Lugano, Stazione | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1817 | 1817 · IC 5 521 | 521 · IC 21 675 | 675 · B 5 5243 | 5243 | 11:05 Geneva station | 5h04 | 16:09 Lugano | 3 changes | |
IC 1 719 | 719 · IC 2 877 | 877 | 11:20 Geneva station | 5h38 | 16:58 Lugano, Stazione | 1 change | |
IC 1 719 | 719 · IC 2 877 | 877 · B 461 1551 | 1551 | 11:20 Geneva station | 5h54 | 17:14 Lugano | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1819 | 1819 · IC 5 523 | 523 · IC 2 877 | 877 | 12:05 Geneva station | 4h53 | 16:58 Lugano, Stazione | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1819 | 1819 · IC 5 523 | 523 · IC 2 877 | 877 · B 461 1551 | 1551 | 12:05 Geneva station | 5h09 | 17:14 Lugano | 3 changes | |
IR 15 2523 | 2523 · EC 173 | 173 | 12:54 Geneva station | 5h04 | 17:58 Lugano, Stazione | 1 change | |
IR 15 2523 | 2523 · EC 173 | 173 · B 461 1555 | 1555 | 12:54 Geneva station | 5h20 | 18:14 Lugano | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1821 | 1821 · IC 5 525 | 525 · EC 173 | 173 | 13:05 Geneva station | 4h53 | 17:58 Lugano, Stazione | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1821 | 1821 · IC 5 525 | 525 · IC 2 1479 | 1479 | 13:05 Geneva station | 5h23 | 18:28 Lugano, Stazione | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1821 | 1821 · IC 5 525 | 525 · IC 2 1479 | 1479 · B 461 1557 | 1557 | 13:05 Geneva station | 5h39 | 18:44 Lugano | 3 changes | |
IR 90 1821 | 1821 · IC 5 525 | 525 · EC 173 | 173 · B 461 1555 | 1555 | 13:05 Geneva station | 5h09 | 18:14 Lugano | 3 changes | |
IC 1 723 | 723 · IC 2 881 | 881 | 13:20 Geneva station | 5h38 | 18:58 Lugano, Stazione | 1 change | |
IC 1 723 | 723 · IC 2 881 | 881 · B 3 3353 | 3353 | 13:20 Geneva station | 5h50 | 19:10 Lugano | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1823 | 1823 · IC 5 527 | 527 · IC 2 881 | 881 | 14:05 Geneva station | 4h53 | 18:58 Lugano, Stazione | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1823 | 1823 · IC 5 527 | 527 · IC 2 881 | 881 · B 3 3353 | 3353 | 14:05 Geneva station | 5h05 | 19:10 Lugano | 3 changes | |
IR 15 2527 | 2527 · IC 21 683 | 683 | 14:54 Geneva station | 5h04 | 19:58 Lugano, Stazione | 1 change | |
IR 15 2527 | 2527 · IC 21 683 | 683 · RE 80 25535 | 25535 · B 1 1315 | 1315 | 14:54 Geneva station | 5h21 | 20:15 Lugano | 3 changes | |
IR 15 2527 | 2527 · IC 21 683 | 683 · B 2 2273 | 2273 | 14:54 Geneva station | 5h18 | 20:12 Lugano | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1825 | 1825 · IC 5 529 | 529 · IC 21 683 | 683 | 15:05 Geneva station | 4h53 | 19:58 Lugano, Stazione | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1825 | 1825 · IC 5 529 | 529 · IC 21 683 | 683 · B 2 2273 | 2273 | 15:05 Geneva station | 5h07 | 20:12 Lugano | 3 changes | |
IR 90 1825 | 1825 · IC 5 529 | 529 · IC 21 683 | 683 · RE 80 25535 | 25535 | 15:05 Geneva station | 5h10 | 20:15 Lugano | 4 changes | |
IC 1 727 | 727 · IC 2 885 | 885 | 15:20 Geneva station | 5h38 | 20:58 Lugano, Stazione | 1 change | |
IC 1 727 | 727 · IC 2 885 | 885 · B 2 2281 | 2281 | 15:20 Geneva station | 5h52 | 21:12 Lugano | 2 changes | |
IC 1 727 | 727 · IC 2 885 | 885 · RE 80 25537 | 25537 · B 1 1323 | 1323 | 15:20 Geneva station | 5h55 | 21:15 Lugano | 3 changes | |
IR 90 1827 | 1827 · IC 5 531 | 531 · IC 2 885 | 885 | 16:05 Geneva station | 4h53 | 20:58 Lugano, Stazione | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1827 | 1827 · IC 5 531 | 531 · IC 2 885 | 885 · RE 80 25537 | 25537 | 16:05 Geneva station | 5h10 | 21:15 Lugano | 4 changes | |
IR 90 1827 | 1827 · IC 5 531 | 531 · IC 2 885 | 885 · B 2 2281 | 2281 | 16:05 Geneva station | 5h07 | 21:12 Lugano | 3 changes | |
IR 15 2531 | 2531 · IC 21 687 | 687 | 16:54 Geneva station | 5h04 | 21:58 Lugano, Stazione | 1 change | |
IR 15 2531 | 2531 · IC 21 687 | 687 · B 2 2289 | 2289 | 16:54 Geneva station | 5h18 | 22:12 Lugano | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1829 | 1829 · IC 5 533 | 533 · IC 21 687 | 687 | 17:05 Geneva station | 4h53 | 21:58 Lugano, Stazione | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1829 | 1829 · IC 5 533 | 533 · IC 21 687 | 687 · B 2 2289 | 2289 | 17:05 Geneva station | 5h07 | 22:12 Lugano | 3 changes | |
IC 1 731 | 731 · IC 2 889 | 889 | 17:20 Geneva station | 5h38 | 22:58 Lugano, Stazione | 1 change | |
IC 1 731 | 731 · IC 2 889 | 889 · B 2 2297 | 2297 | 17:20 Geneva station | 5h52 | 23:12 Lugano | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1831 | 1831 · IC 5 535 | 535 · IC 2 889 | 889 · B 2 2297 | 2297 | 18:05 Geneva station | 5h07 | 23:12 Lugano | 3 changes | |
IR 90 1831 | 1831 · IC 5 535 | 535 · IC 2 889 | 889 | 18:05 Geneva station | 4h53 | 22:58 Lugano, Stazione | 2 changes | |
IR 15 2535 | 2535 · IC 21 691 | 691 · B 2 2305 | 2305 | 18:54 Geneva station | 5h18 | 0:12 Lugano | 2 changes | |
IR 15 2535 | 2535 · IC 21 691 | 691 | 18:54 Geneva station | 5h04 | 23:58 Lugano, Stazione | 1 change | |
IR 90 1833 | 1833 · IC 5 537 | 537 · IC 21 691 | 691 | 19:05 Geneva station | 4h53 | 23:58 Lugano, Stazione | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1833 | 1833 · IC 5 537 | 537 · IC 21 691 | 691 · B 2 2305 | 2305 | 19:05 Geneva station | 5h07 | 0:12 Lugano | 3 changes | |
IC 1 735 | 735 · IC 2 893 | 893 · S 10 25149 | 25149 | 19:20 Geneva station | 6h05 | 1:25 Lugano, Stazione | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1835 | 1835 · IC 5 539 | 539 · IC 2 893 | 893 · S 10 25149 | 25149 | 20:05 Geneva station | 5h20 | 1:25 Lugano, Stazione | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Geneva to Lugano
Typically, there are 16 trains per day from Geneva to Lugano, including direct trains, taking around 4h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £58 but you can travel from only £32 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:38. The fastest train covers the 217 km distance in 4h 53m.
Distance 217 km |
Average train duration 4h 51m |
Lowest ticket price £58 |
Trains per day 16 |
Fastest train 4h 53m |
First train 0:03 |
Last train 23:38 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Geneva to Lugano trainsSBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Geneva and Lugano from £32. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Geneva to Lugano train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Geneva to Lugano by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lugano, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Geneva and Lugano
Most Geneva to Lugano trains use the Genève to Lugano, Stazione station pair, with some services arriving at Lugano-Paradiso. Use this guide to compare Geneva and Lugano train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Geneva station do trains to Lugano leave from?
Getting to Genève from Geneva city centre
Genève train station facilities and services
Genève has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Le Bistrot de Charlotte, Les Brasseurs, La Matze Restaurant
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Genève. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Genève. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Genève: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Genève: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Warwick Geneva, Hotel Cornavin, ibis Styles Genève Gare.
Genève, Cornavin train station facilities and services
Genève, Cornavin has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: La Matze Restaurant
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Genève, Cornavin.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Genève, Cornavin: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Genève, Cornavin: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève, Cornavin.
Getting to Genève-Aéroport from Geneva city centre
Genève-Aéroport is 4 km from Geneva city centre. Public transport options include:
Genève-Aéroport train station facilities and services
Genève-Aéroport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Le Chef Genève Aéroport, Montreux Jazz Café
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Genève-Aéroport. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Genève-Aéroport. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Genève-Aéroport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Genève-Aéroport: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève-Aéroport: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Novotel Suites Geneva, ibis Geneva Airport Hotel, Mövenpick Hotel & Casino Geneva.
Which Lugano station do trains from Geneva arrive at?
Getting to Lugano, Stazione from Lugano city centre
Lugano, Stazione train station facilities and services
Lugano, Stazione has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lugano, Stazione.
Getting to Lugano-Paradiso from Lugano city centre
Lugano-Paradiso is 1 km from Lugano city centre. Public transport options include:
Lugano-Paradiso train station facilities and services
Lugano-Paradiso has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, WC, Hotel and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Lugano-Paradiso.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Lugano-Paradiso.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lugano-Paradiso: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Lugano-Paradiso: Bike Rental.
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