Cheap train tickets from Lugano to Geneva
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lugano to Geneva will cost around £ 76 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only £ 48.
Train schedule Lugano to Geneva
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Fastest train times from Lugano to Geneva
Fastest Journey
4 h 45 m
Average
6 h 5 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
217 km
Of the 8 trains that leave Lugano for Geneva every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 217 km distance in an average of 6 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 45 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 h 59 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Overview: Train from Lugano to Geneva
 | Distance | 135 miles (217 km) |
 | Average train duration | 4 h 45 min |
 | Average train ticket price | £73 (€82) |
 | Train frequency | 25 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 25 direct trains a day |
 | Train companies | Frecciabianca, SBB or Trenitalia |
Trains from Lugano to Geneva cover the 135 miles (217 km) long journey taking on average 4 h 45 min with our travel partners like Frecciabianca, SBB or Trenitalia. Normally, there are 25 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around £73, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £56. Travellers depart most frequently from Lugano, Stazione and arrive in Genève.
Train providers: Trenitalia and SBB trains Lugano to Geneva
Trenitalia and SBB trains will get you to Geneva from Lugano from £56. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Trenitalia is Italy’s national railway company providing services across the whole country, giving you ample opportunity to discover the beauty and culture of Italy. Trenitalia’s fleet of trains include its high-speed trains Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca as well as intercity, regional and sleeper trains. Toilets and WiFi access are standard services on long-distance routes, and, in most cases, there is barrier-free access on Trenitalia trains.
Taking a train with Trenitalia is a great way to travel to Geneva from Lugano, and Omio can show you the best times and tickets available for the 135 miles (217 km) long train route. Trenitalia offers different fares for the Lugano to Geneva journey with ticket options like Base, Economy, Super Economy and Ordinaria. You can even apply Trenitalia discount cards on Omio at the time of purchasing tickets. Simply check the current Trenitalia train timetable, compare the cheapest, fastest, or earliest routes from Lugano to Geneva, and buy your cheap Trenitalia train ticket on Omio easily and securely today.
Trenitalia has updated its ticket policies due to the coronavirus. Keep these in mind when booking your Trenitalia tickets to Geneva from Lugano and when travelling by train:
- Cashless payments recommended
- Online booking and check-in recommended
- Pre-reservation / seat allocation
- Refund or voucher policy
- In the case of Trenitalia cancellations, the customer will be contacted directly. If the customer does not intend to travel, they can still obtain a full refund by submitting a cancellation request (relevant special conditions might apply) by filling in a request form for an electronic credit here: https://reclami-e-suggerimenti.trenitalia.com/rimborsi/en/Anagrafica.aspx
- Alternatively, the customer can request a refund for the payment method they used at the time of purchase by contacting a Trenitalia ticket office and presenting the communication received. Find the refund request form for regional trains here: https://www.trenitalia.com/content/dam/tcom/allegati/trenitalia/in_regione/Modulo_Indennit%C3%A0_Rimborsi_Coronavirus_posta_mail.pdf.
- For further information and cancellation procedures go to the Trenitalia website: https://www.trenitalia.com/en/info_contacts/refund-for-journey-cancellation.html Or in Italian here: https://www.trenitalia.com/it/informazioni/rimborso-per-rinuncia-al-viaggio-febbraio-2020.html
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When taking the train to Geneva from Lugano, you can choose to depart from train stations like Lugano, Stazione, Lugano and Lugano FLP. Your route can end in train stations such as Genève and Geneva.
Omio customers who travel this route most frequently depart from Lugano, Stazione and arrive in Genève.
Where is the train station in Lugano to go to Geneva? Where is the train station in Geneva located?
You can find the most popular departure train station for this trip, Lugano, Stazione, located approximately 1.4 miles (2.2 km) from the city centre of Lugano. The most popular arrival train station in Geneva, called Genève, is located around 1.2 miles (2 km) away from its city centre.
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