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MASI Lugano at LAC
Lugano’s flagship art museum presents modern and contemporary exhibitions in a lakeside cultural centre. A top stop for architecture, art and temporary shows.
Cheapest price
£66
Average price
£100
Fastest journey
5 h 19 m
Average duration
5 h 20 m
Trains per day
27
Distance
217 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Geneva to Lugano is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Geneva to Lugano will cost around £100 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £66.
To travel from Geneva to Lugano you need to make at least one change.
RE 33 18457 | 18457 · IC 1455 | 1455 · IC 10367 | 10367
RE 33 18457 | 18457 · IC 1455 | 1455 · IC 2 865 | 865
RE 33 18457 | 18457 · IC 1455 | 1455 · IC 10367 | 10367 · B 4 4098 | 4098
RE 33 18457 | 18457 · IC 1455 | 1455 · IC 2 865 | 865 · B 5 5125 | 5125
RE 33 18443 | 18443 · IR 15 2503 | 2503 · B N17 91705 | 91705 · IR 35 2353 | 2353
RE 33 18457 | 18457 · IC 1455 | 1455 · IC 2 865 | 865
RE 33 18463 | 18463 · IR 15 2515 | 2515 · IC 21 671 | 671
RE 33 18465 | 18465 · IR 15 2517 | 2517 · IR 26 2323 | 2323 · IC 2 873 | 873
RE 33 18467 | 18467 · IR 15 2519 | 2519 · IC 21 675 | 675
IC 901 | 901 · IC 2 865 | 865Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Lugano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £32, and a flight costs an average of £46.
Distance: 217 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£95 Average Price | £45 Average Price Cheapest | £146 Average Price |
5h 21m Average total duration 4h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration 4h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Geneva to Lugano trains for today, Friday 21 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 95 1727 | 1727 · RE 1 4279 | 4279 · RE 73 689 | 689 · RE 80 25539 | 25539 | 15:35 Geneva station | 6h19 | 21:54 Lugano, Stazione | 3 changes | |
IR 95 1727 | 1727 · RE 1 4279 | 4279 · RE 73 689 | 689 · RE 80 25539 | 25539 | 15:35 Geneva station | 6h30 | 22:05 Lugano | 4 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 · B 2 2281 | 2281 | 16:05 Geneva station | 5h07 | 21:12 Lugano | 3 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 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 | 18:05 Geneva station | 4h53 | 22:58 Lugano, Stazione | 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 15 2535 | 2535 · IC 21 691 | 691 | 18:54 Geneva station | 5h04 | 23:58 Lugano, Stazione | 1 change | |
IR 15 2535 | 2535 · IC 21 691 | 691 · B 2 2305 | 2305 | 18:54 Geneva station | 5h18 | 0:12 Lugano | 2 changes | |
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 | |
IC 1 735 | 735 · IC 2 893 | 893 · S 10 25101 | 25101 | 19:20 Geneva station | 8h45 | 4:05 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 | |
IR 90 1835 | 1835 · IC 5 539 | 539 · IC 2 893 | 893 · S 10 25101 | 25101 | 20:05 Geneva station | 8h00 | 4:05 Lugano, Stazione | 3 changes | |
| Saturday 22 August | |||||
RE 33 18443 | 18443 · IR 15 2503 | 2503 · B N17 91705 | 91705 · IR 35 2353 | 2353 | 1:08 Geneva station | 6h50 | 7:58 Lugano, Stazione | 4 changes | |
RE 33 18443 | 18443 · IR 15 2503 | 2503 · B N17 91705 | 91705 · IR 35 2353 | 2353 | 1:08 Geneva station | 7h01 | 8:09 Lugano | 5 changes | |
RE 33 18443 | 18443 · IR 15 2503 | 2503 · B N17 91705 | 91705 · IR 35 2353 | 2353 | 1:08 Geneva station | 7h04 | 8:12 Lugano | 6 changes | |
RE 33 18401 | 18401 · EV EV1 62509 | 62509 · IC 5 509 | 509 · EC 301 | 301 | 4:08 Geneva station | 6h31 | 10:39 Lugano | 4 changes | |
RE 33 18401 | 18401 · IR 15 2507 | 2507 · IC 21 663 | 663 · B 5 5101 | 5101 | 4:08 Geneva station | 6h01 | 10:09 Lugano | 3 changes | |
RE 33 18401 | 18401 · IR 15 2507 | 2507 · IC 21 663 | 663 | 4:08 Geneva station | 5h50 | 9:58 Lugano, Stazione | 2 changes | |
RE 33 18401 | 18401 · EV EV1 62509 | 62509 · IC 5 509 | 509 · EC 301 | 301 | 4:08 Geneva station | 6h20 | 10:28 Lugano, Stazione | 3 changes | |
IC 901 | 901 · IC 2 865 | 865 | 5:35 Geneva station | 5h23 | 10:58 Lugano, Stazione | 1 change | |
IC 901 | 901 · IC 2 865 | 865 · B 5 5125 | 5125 | 5:35 Geneva station | 5h34 | 11:09 Lugano | 2 changes | |
RE 33 18457 | 18457 · IC 1455 | 1455 · IC 10367 | 10367 · B 4 4098 | 4098 | 5:39 Geneva station | 6h13 | 11:52 Lugano | 3 changes | |
RE 33 18457 | 18457 · IC 1455 | 1455 · IC 2 865 | 865 · B 5 5125 | 5125 | 5:39 Geneva station | 5h30 | 11:09 Lugano | 3 changes | |
RE 33 18457 | 18457 · IC 1455 | 1455 · IC 10367 | 10367 | 5:39 Geneva station | 6h02 | 11:41 Lugano, Stazione | 2 changes | |
RE 33 18457 | 18457 · IC 1455 | 1455 · IC 2 865 | 865 | 5:39 Geneva station | 5h19 | 10:58 Lugano, Stazione | 2 changes | |
IC 1 713 | 713 · EC 151 | 151 · B 5 5209 | 5209 | 8:29 Geneva station | 6h10 | 14:39 Lugano | 2 changes | |
IC 1 713 | 713 · EC 151 | 151 | 8:29 Geneva station | 5h59 | 14:28 Lugano, Stazione | 1 change | |
RE 33 18463 | 18463 · IR 15 2515 | 2515 · IC 21 671 | 671 | 8:39 Geneva station | 5h19 | 13:58 Lugano, Stazione | 2 changes | |
RE 33 18463 | 18463 · IR 15 2515 | 2515 · IC 21 671 | 671 · B 5 5197 | 5197 | 8:39 Geneva station | 5h30 | 14:09 Lugano | 3 changes | |
IC 905 | 905 · IC 2 873 | 873 · B 5 5221 | 5221 | 9:29 Geneva station | 5h40 | 15:09 Lugano | 2 changes | |
IC 905 | 905 · IC 2 873 | 873 | 9:29 Geneva station | 5h29 | 14:58 Lugano, Stazione | 1 change | |
RE 33 18465 | 18465 · IR 15 2517 | 2517 · IR 26 2323 | 2323 · IC 2 873 | 873 | 9:39 Geneva station | 5h30 | 15:09 Lugano | 4 changes | |
RE 33 18465 | 18465 · IR 15 2517 | 2517 · IR 26 2323 | 2323 · IC 2 873 | 873 | 9:39 Geneva station | 5h19 | 14:58 Lugano, Stazione | 3 changes | |
IR 90 1815 | 1815 · EC 63 | 63 · PE 72 61 | 61 · RE 80 25829 | 25829 | 9:58 Geneva station | 6h39 | 16:37 Lugano | 4 changes | |
IR 90 1815 | 1815 · EC 63 | 63 · PE 72 61 | 61 · RE 80 25829 | 25829 | 9:58 Geneva station | 6h26 | 16:24 Lugano, Stazione | 3 changes | |
IC 1 717 | 717 · EC 37 | 37 · B 5 5257 | 5257 | 10:29 Geneva station | 6h10 | 16:39 Lugano | 2 changes | |
IC 1 717 | 717 · EC 37 | 37 | 10:29 Geneva station | 5h59 | 16:28 Lugano, Stazione | 1 change | |
RE 33 18467 | 18467 · IR 15 2519 | 2519 · IC 21 675 | 675 · B 5 5245 | 5245 | 10:39 Geneva station | 5h30 | 16:09 Lugano | 3 changes | |
RE 33 18467 | 18467 · IR 15 2519 | 2519 · IC 21 675 | 675 | 10:39 Geneva station | 5h19 | 15:58 Lugano, Stazione | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Geneva to Lugano run on average 16 times per day, taking around 4h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £57 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 |
Cheapest ticket price £57 |
Trains per day 16 |
Fastest train 4h 53m |
First train 0:03 |
Last train 23:38 |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 21 days |
Discover the best of Lugano — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lugano trip today.
Lugano’s flagship art museum presents modern and contemporary exhibitions in a lakeside cultural centre. A top stop for architecture, art and temporary shows.
A lakeside museum in Villa Ciani with exhibitions on Swiss customs, arts and regional culture. It is a manageable visit near the city centre and park.
Museum of customs and smuggling history in Cantine di Gandria. It offers a distinctive local story in a scenic lakeside setting reached on foot or by boat.
Elegant central square facing the lake, lined with historic buildings and arcades. It is the classic meeting point for views, walks and city atmosphere.
Large lakeside park with mature trees, lawns, sculptures and open views. Ideal for a relaxed stroll close to museums, the waterfront and the city centre.
The main promenade along Lake Lugano, popular for walking, photographs and easy access to cultural sites. A simple way to enjoy the city’s lakeside setting.
Creamy polenta from maize meal, a staple in Ticino often served with braised meats or cheese. It reflects the region’s Alpine-Italian food heritage.
Slow-cooked beef braise in red wine, traditionally served with polenta. It is a classic celebratory dish in Ticino and northern Italian-influenced homes.
Air-dried raw salami from Ticino pork, seasoned and cured. It is a traditional local charcuterie eaten as an antipasto or with bread and wine.
Elegant dining room in central Lugano offering refined Italian cuisine, seafood and tasting menus in a formal atmosphere.
Historic grotto-style venue known for Ticinese classics, local wines and a relaxed traditional atmosphere near the centre.
Well-known lakeside restaurant serving fish, pasta and regional dishes with scenic views and a polished but approachable setting.
Lugano is pricier than many Swiss and Italian-border cities, with high hotel rates, dining costs and everyday expenses; public transport is efficient but not cheap.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for excellent service in restaurants; round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafés.
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Lugano Stazione -> Piazza della Riforma, Lugano
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.

Most Geneva to Lugano trains use the Genève to Lugano, Stazione station pair, with some services arriving at Porto Ceresio. 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.
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 options include: Le Bistrot de Charlotte, Les Brasseurs, La Matze Restaurant
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genève. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genève. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genève: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genève: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Warwick Geneva, Hotel Cornavin, ibis Styles Genève Gare.
Genève, Cornavin has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food options include: La Matze Restaurant
ATMs are available at Genève, Cornavin.
Available at Genève, Cornavin: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genève, Cornavin: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève, Cornavin.
Genève-Aéroport is 4 km from Geneva city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Le Chef Genève Aéroport, Montreux Jazz Café
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genève-Aéroport. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genève-Aéroport. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genève-Aéroport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genève-Aéroport: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève-Aéroport: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Novotel Suites Geneva, ibis Geneva Airport Hotel, Mövenpick Hotel & Casino Geneva.
Lugano, Stazione has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lugano, Stazione.
Lugano-Paradiso is 1 km from Lugano city centre. Public transport options include:
Lugano-Paradiso has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, WC, Hotel and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Lugano-Paradiso.
ATMs are available at Lugano-Paradiso.
Available at Lugano-Paradiso: Parking, WC.
Available at Lugano-Paradiso: Bike Rental.
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