Geneva to Lugano train

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Information about the Geneva to Lugano train

Travel by train from Geneva to Lugano. 30 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Geneva at 4h 46m and the last at 19h 20m, allowing you to cover the 316.01 km distance in as little as 4h 53m.

Number routes per day

Average route time

5h 13m

Shortest route time

4h 53m

First hour of departure

4h 46m

Last hour of departure

19h 20m

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How much does a train ticket from Geneva to Lugano cost?

Book your train tickets several months in advance to take advantage of the best fares. If you are flexible, when booking your ticket, take the time to look for the cheapest dates and times for your journey. Create an alert in the "Low Prices" section to be informed of the best deals in advance.

How long does a journey on a train from Geneva to Lugano take?

The train journey between Geneva and Lugano takes 5h 13m on average.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Geneva to Lugano?

The fastest train can complete the journey from Geneva to Lugano in 4h 53m.

How many trains run from Geneva to Lugano each day?

Every day of the week, you can choose from 30 Geneva – Lugano trains.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Geneva and Lugano?

You can reach Lugano from Geneva via Connecting train(s).

What is the distance between Geneva and Lugano by train?

Trains running between Geneva and Lugano cover a distance of around 316.01 km.

What time is the first train from Geneva to Lugano?

Take a morning journey on the Geneva to Lugano train departing at 4h 46m.

What time is the last train from Geneva to Lugano?

If you prefer to arrive later, you can take the last train departing Geneva at 19h 20m.

To leave Geneva, which station(s) can I depart from?

This page presents a list of trains departing from: GENEVE CORNAVIN.

At Lugano, which station(s) will I arrive at?

The trains shown on this page arrive at: LUGANO.

Which train companies operate trains from Geneva to Lugano?

Travel on a train operated by SBB for your journey from Geneva to Lugano.

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Geneva to Lugano?

The price of a Geneva – Lugano train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Geneva to Lugano thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Geneva to Lugano.

Price of a Geneva – Lugano Train Ticket

For a cheap train ticket from Geneva to Lugano, we recommend exploring the many options available on SNCF Connect: SNCF cards and subscriptions (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions), Prem's tickets, (TGV INOUI, INTERCITÉS), & Interrail Pass.
Some discounts only apply when you book a return journey from Geneva to Lugano with your discount card or subscription.
Depending on the rail operator, you can also choose between different travel classes to go from Geneva to Lugano at the best price.

Promotional Fare for Geneva – Lugano

Throughout the year, you can find occasional promotions and flash sales on train tickets on the SNCF Connect website and app. The latest deals on SNCF Connect are listed on our Promotions page. Be sure to check this page regularly to stay informed about the latest offers and take advantage of them. In the SNCF Connect app, notifications also keep you up to date as soon as new deals are available.

Last-minute Geneva – Lugano Train

Booking your ticket in advance, for example, during the sales events, is a great way to pay less for your journey from Geneva to Lugano. For last-minute train tickets from Geneva to Lugano, run a search on our website to see the lowest prices available for the five to seven days following your intended departure date. Depending on the dates and the rail operator, you can also select the option to reserve your seats at the current fare, hold that price for a certain period, and pay for your tickets at that rate before the option expires.

Direct train from Geneva to Lugano and alternative routes

For your journey to Lugano, if a direct train is available from Geneva, the label "Direct" will appear under your search results. Trains with connections are indicated with the label "Connection". A direct service does not guarantee the lowest price, as many factors are taken into account. Depending on the journey, alternative options (called "alternative routes") are available, including departures or arrivals from nearby stations, allowing you to choose the most convenient or economical option.

Which companies operate the train from Geneva to Lugano?

If you're travelling from Geneva to Lugano, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

SBB

Travel from Geneva to Lugano with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). SBB is Switzerland’s national rail operator, with an extensive and punctual network connecting cities across the country efficiently. SBB operates a range of services, including high-speed, long-distance and regional trains, all of which can now be booked on the SNCF Connect website and app.

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What travel classes are available on the Geneva to Lugano train?

To travel from Geneva to Lugano, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

SBB

Travel from Geneva to Lugano by train with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). Depending on your journey and the train selected, enjoy 1st or 2nd class comfort on long-distance InterCity (IC) and EuroCity (EC) trains, tilting trains, or the regional network, which includes InterRegio (IR), RegioExpress (RE), and Regio (R) services. Your SBB train ticket Geneva - Lugano allows you to explore Switzerland and its Alpine landscapes with complete peace of mind.

What on-board services are available on the Geneva to Lugano train?

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Geneva to Lugano route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

SBB

Treats and relaxation at the SBB Restaurant

Turn your journey into a break: enjoy a selection of carefully chosen meals and drinks at the SBB Restaurant or SBB Bistro, to delight your taste buds even on the train.
Free Internet on board and in stations

Browse free of charge: thanks to SBB WiFi, Internet access is available in many stations and on board mainline trains!
Enhanced comfort in 1st class

Travel with greater ease: in 1st class, you'll enjoy more legroom, individually adjustable seats spaced further apart, outlets in every compartment, 2+1 layouts, as well as "business" and "quiet" areas for greater peace of mind.
Transporting your luggage on board the train

SBB makes it easy to travel with your luggage. You can keep your luggage with you on the train thanks to the numerous storage areas: under or between the seats, in the overhead luggage racks, or in the multi-function compartments of duplex cars. Pictograms indicate luggage and stroller zones.
Transporting your bicycle on board the train

Bicycles are welcome on SBB trains. You can transport your personal bicycle in the areas provided, including in the IC2000 cars on the lower level. Groups of cyclists (10 people or more) can benefit from specially adapted services on booking. Folding bicycles can be transported as hand luggage, without a specific ticket. For other types of bicycles, we recommend checking transport conditions and booking in advance, especially during busy periods.
Travelling with your pet

Small animals, up to the size of a cat, can travel free of charge on SBB trains if they are transported in a closed cage or bag, placed under the seat or in the luggage racks. For dogs, a specific ticket is required and can be purchased via the SNCF Connect application. Dogs must be kept on a leash and remain on the floor during the journey.

Geneva to Lugano train schedule for Tuesday 4 August 2026
Departure	Arrival	Duration	Carrier
4h 46m	10h 02m	5h 16m	SBB	Booking
4h 46m Geneve Cornavin SBB 1805 5h 01m Nyon 5h 07m Gland 5h 22m Morges 5h 31m Renens Vd Connection: 10 min 5h 41m Renens Vd SBB 509 6h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 6h 21m Neuchatel 6h 42m Biel/Bienne 6h 52m Grenchen Sud 7h 00m Solothurn 7h 18m Olten Connection: 12 min 7h 30m Olten SBB 663 8h 05m Luzern 8h 45m Arth-Goldau 9h 08m Fluelen 9h 42m Bellinzona 10h 02m Lugano
5h 20m	11h 02m	5h 42m	SBB	Booking
5h 20m Geneve Cornavin SBB 707 5h 34m Nyon 5h 50m Morges 5h 58m Renens Vd 6h 06m Lausanne 7h 01m Fribourg/Freiburg 7h 26m Bern 8h 28m Zurich Hb Connection: 37 min 9h 05m Zurich Hb SBB 865 9h 29m Zug 9h 45m Arth-Goldau 10h 42m Bellinzona 11h 02m Lugano
6h 05m	11h 02m	4h 57m	SBB	Booking
6h 05m Geneve Cornavin SBB 1807 6h 37m Renens Vd Connection: 04 min 6h 41m Renens Vd SBB 511 7h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 7h 21m Neuchatel 7h 42m Biel/Bienne 7h 59m Solothurn 8h 18m Olten 8h 29m Aarau 8h 56m Zurich Hb Connection: 09 min 9h 05m Zurich Hb SBB 865 9h 29m Zug 9h 45m Arth-Goldau 10h 42m Bellinzona 11h 02m Lugano
6h 54m	12h 02m	5h 08m	SBB	Booking
6h 54m Geneve Cornavin SBB 2511 7h 07m Nyon 7h 24m Morges 7h 37m Lausanne 7h 57m Palezieux 8h 13m Romont 8h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 8h 56m Bern 9h 28m Zofingen 9h 41m Sursee 10h 01m Luzern Connection: 17 min 10h 18m Luzern SBB 667 10h 45m Arth-Goldau 11h 08m Fluelen 11h 42m Bellinzona 12h 02m Lugano
7h 05m	12h 02m	4h 57m	SBB	Booking
7h 05m Geneve Cornavin SBB 1809 7h 37m Renens Vd Connection: 04 min 7h 41m Renens Vd SBB 513 8h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 8h 21m Neuchatel 8h 42m Biel/Bienne 8h 59m Solothurn 9h 18m Olten Connection: 12 min 9h 30m Olten SBB 667 10h 05m Luzern 10h 45m Arth-Goldau 11h 08m Fluelen 11h 42m Bellinzona 12h 02m Lugano
7h 20m	13h 02m	5h 42m	SBB	Booking
7h 20m Geneve Cornavin SBB 711 7h 34m Nyon 7h 50m Morges 7h 58m Renens Vd 8h 06m Lausanne 9h 01m Fribourg/Freiburg 9h 26m Bern 10h 28m Zurich Hb Connection: 37 min 11h 05m Zurich Hb SBB 869 11h 29m Zug 11h 45m Arth-Goldau 12h 42m Bellinzona 13h 02m Lugano
8h 05m	13h 02m	4h 57m	SBB	Booking
8h 05m Geneve Cornavin SBB 1811 8h 37m Renens Vd Connection: 04 min 8h 41m Renens Vd SBB 515 9h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 9h 21m Neuchatel 9h 42m Biel/Bienne 9h 59m Solothurn 10h 18m Olten 10h 29m Aarau 10h 56m Zurich Hb Connection: 09 min 11h 05m Zurich Hb SBB 869 11h 29m Zug 11h 45m Arth-Goldau 12h 42m Bellinzona 13h 02m Lugano
8h 54m	14h 02m	5h 08m	SBB	Booking
8h 54m Geneve Cornavin SBB 2515 9h 07m Nyon 9h 24m Morges 9h 37m Lausanne 9h 57m Palezieux 10h 13m Romont 10h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 10h 56m Bern 11h 28m Zofingen 11h 41m Sursee 12h 01m Luzern Connection: 17 min 12h 18m Luzern SBB 671 12h 45m Arth-Goldau 13h 42m Bellinzona 14h 02m Lugano
9h 05m	14h 02m	4h 57m	SBB	Booking
9h 05m Geneve Cornavin SBB 1813 9h 37m Renens Vd Connection: 04 min 9h 41m Renens Vd SBB 517 10h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 10h 21m Neuchatel 10h 42m Biel/Bienne 10h 59m Solothurn 11h 18m Olten Connection: 12 min 11h 30m Olten SBB 671 12h 05m Luzern 12h 45m Arth-Goldau 13h 42m Bellinzona 14h 02m Lugano
9h 20m	15h 02m	5h 42m	SBB	Booking
9h 20m Geneve Cornavin SBB 715 9h 34m Nyon 9h 50m Morges 9h 58m Renens Vd 10h 06m Lausanne 11h 01m Fribourg/Freiburg 11h 26m Bern 12h 28m Zurich Hb Connection: 37 min 13h 05m Zurich Hb SBB 873 13h 29m Zug 13h 45m Arth-Goldau 14h 08m Fluelen 14h 42m Bellinzona 15h 02m Lugano
10h 05m	15h 02m	4h 57m	SBB	Booking
10h 05m Geneve Cornavin SBB 1815 10h 37m Renens Vd Connection: 04 min 10h 41m Renens Vd SBB 519 11h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 11h 21m Neuchatel 11h 42m Biel/Bienne 11h 59m Solothurn 12h 18m Olten 12h 29m Aarau 12h 56m Zurich Hb Connection: 09 min 13h 05m Zurich Hb SBB 873 13h 29m Zug 13h 45m Arth-Goldau 14h 08m Fluelen 14h 42m Bellinzona 15h 02m Lugano
10h 54m	16h 02m	5h 08m	SBB	Booking
10h 54m Geneve Cornavin SBB 2519 11h 07m Nyon 11h 24m Morges 11h 37m Lausanne 11h 57m Palezieux 12h 13m Romont 12h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 12h 56m Bern 13h 28m Zofingen 13h 41m Sursee 14h 01m Luzern Connection: 17 min 14h 18m Luzern SBB 675 14h 45m Arth-Goldau 15h 42m Bellinzona 16h 02m Lugano
11h 05m	16h 02m	4h 57m	SBB	Booking
11h 05m Geneve Cornavin SBB 1817 11h 37m Renens Vd Connection: 04 min 11h 41m Renens Vd SBB 521 12h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 12h 21m Neuchatel 12h 42m Biel/Bienne 12h 59m Solothurn 13h 18m Olten Connection: 12 min 13h 30m Olten SBB 675 14h 05m Luzern 14h 45m Arth-Goldau 15h 42m Bellinzona 16h 02m Lugano
11h 20m	17h 02m	5h 42m	SBB	Booking
11h 20m Geneve Cornavin SBB 719 11h 34m Nyon 11h 50m Morges 11h 58m Renens Vd 12h 06m Lausanne 13h 01m Fribourg/Freiburg 13h 26m Bern 14h 28m Zurich Hb Connection: 37 min 15h 05m Zurich Hb SBB 877 15h 29m Zug 15h 45m Arth-Goldau 16h 08m Fluelen 16h 42m Bellinzona 17h 02m Lugano
12h 05m	17h 02m	4h 57m	SBB	Booking
12h 05m Geneve Cornavin SBB 1819 12h 37m Renens Vd Connection: 04 min 12h 41m Renens Vd SBB 523 13h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 13h 21m Neuchatel 13h 42m Biel/Bienne 13h 59m Solothurn 14h 18m Olten 14h 29m Aarau 14h 56m Zurich Hb Connection: 09 min 15h 05m Zurich Hb SBB 877 15h 29m Zug 15h 45m Arth-Goldau 16h 08m Fluelen 16h 42m Bellinzona 17h 02m Lugano
12h 54m	18h 02m	5h 08m	SBB	Booking
12h 54m Geneve Cornavin SBB 2523 13h 07m Nyon 13h 24m Morges 13h 37m Lausanne 13h 57m Palezieux 14h 13m Romont 14h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 14h 56m Bern 15h 28m Zofingen 15h 41m Sursee 16h 01m Luzern Connection: 17 min 16h 18m Luzern SBB 173 16h 45m Arth-Goldau 17h 42m Bellinzona 18h 02m Lugano
13h 05m	18h 02m	4h 57m	SBB	Booking
13h 05m Geneve Cornavin SBB 1821 13h 37m Renens Vd Connection: 04 min 13h 41m Renens Vd SBB 525 14h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 14h 21m Neuchatel 14h 42m Biel/Bienne 14h 59m Solothurn 15h 18m Olten Connection: 12 min 15h 30m Olten SBB 173 16h 05m Luzern 16h 45m Arth-Goldau 17h 42m Bellinzona 18h 02m Lugano
13h 20m	19h 02m	5h 42m	SBB	Booking
13h 20m Geneve Cornavin SBB 723 13h 34m Nyon 13h 50m Morges 13h 58m Renens Vd 14h 06m Lausanne 15h 01m Fribourg/Freiburg 15h 26m Bern 16h 28m Zurich Hb Connection: 37 min 17h 05m Zurich Hb SBB 881 17h 29m Zug 17h 45m Arth-Goldau 18h 08m Fluelen 18h 42m Bellinzona 19h 02m Lugano
14h 05m	19h 02m	4h 57m	SBB	Booking
14h 05m Geneve Cornavin SBB 1823 14h 37m Renens Vd Connection: 04 min 14h 41m Renens Vd SBB 527 15h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 15h 21m Neuchatel 15h 42m Biel/Bienne 15h 59m Solothurn 16h 18m Olten 16h 29m Aarau 16h 56m Zurich Hb Connection: 09 min 17h 05m Zurich Hb SBB 881 17h 29m Zug 17h 45m Arth-Goldau 18h 08m Fluelen 18h 42m Bellinzona 19h 02m Lugano
14h 54m	20h 02m	5h 08m	SBB	Booking
14h 54m Geneve Cornavin SBB 2527 15h 07m Nyon 15h 24m Morges 15h 37m Lausanne 15h 57m Palezieux 16h 13m Romont 16h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 16h 56m Bern 17h 28m Zofingen 17h 41m Sursee 18h 01m Luzern Connection: 17 min 18h 18m Luzern SBB 683 18h 45m Arth-Goldau 19h 42m Bellinzona 20h 02m Lugano
15h 05m	20h 02m	4h 57m	SBB	Booking
15h 05m Geneve Cornavin SBB 1825 15h 37m Renens Vd Connection: 04 min 15h 41m Renens Vd SBB 529 16h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 16h 21m Neuchatel 16h 42m Biel/Bienne 16h 59m Solothurn 17h 18m Olten Connection: 12 min 17h 30m Olten SBB 683 18h 05m Luzern 18h 45m Arth-Goldau 19h 42m Bellinzona 20h 02m Lugano
15h 20m	21h 02m	5h 42m	SBB	Booking
15h 20m Geneve Cornavin SBB 727 15h 34m Nyon 15h 50m Morges 15h 58m Renens Vd 16h 06m Lausanne 17h 01m Fribourg/Freiburg 17h 26m Bern 18h 28m Zurich Hb Connection: 37 min 19h 05m Zurich Hb SBB 885 19h 29m Zug 19h 45m Arth-Goldau 20h 08m Fluelen 20h 42m Bellinzona 21h 02m Lugano
16h 05m	21h 02m	4h 57m	SBB	Booking
16h 05m Geneve Cornavin SBB 1827 16h 37m Renens Vd Connection: 04 min 16h 41m Renens Vd SBB 531 17h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 17h 21m Neuchatel 17h 42m Biel/Bienne 17h 59m Solothurn 18h 18m Olten 18h 29m Aarau 18h 56m Zurich Hb Connection: 09 min 19h 05m Zurich Hb SBB 885 19h 29m Zug 19h 45m Arth-Goldau 20h 08m Fluelen 20h 42m Bellinzona 21h 02m Lugano
16h 54m	21h 58m	5h 04m	SBB	Booking
16h 54m Geneve Cornavin SBB 2531 17h 07m Nyon 17h 24m Morges 17h 37m Lausanne 17h 57m Palezieux 18h 13m Romont 18h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 18h 56m Bern 19h 28m Zofingen 19h 41m Sursee 20h 01m Luzern Connection: 17 min 20h 18m Luzern SBB 687 20h 45m Arth-Goldau 21h 42m Bellinzona 21h 58m Lugano
17h 05m	21h 58m	4h 53m	SBB	Booking
17h 05m Geneve Cornavin SBB 1829 17h 37m Renens Vd Connection: 04 min 17h 41m Renens Vd SBB 533 18h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 18h 21m Neuchatel 18h 42m Biel/Bienne 18h 59m Solothurn 19h 18m Olten Connection: 12 min 19h 30m Olten SBB 687 20h 05m Luzern 20h 45m Arth-Goldau 21h 42m Bellinzona 21h 58m Lugano
17h 20m	22h 58m	5h 38m	SBB	Booking
17h 20m Geneve Cornavin SBB 731 17h 34m Nyon 17h 50m Morges 17h 58m Renens Vd 18h 06m Lausanne 19h 01m Fribourg/Freiburg 19h 26m Bern 20h 28m Zurich Hb Connection: 37 min 21h 05m Zurich Hb SBB 889 21h 29m Zug 21h 45m Arth-Goldau 22h 08m Fluelen 22h 42m Bellinzona 22h 58m Lugano
18h 05m	22h 58m	4h 53m	SBB	Booking
18h 05m Geneve Cornavin SBB 1831 18h 37m Renens Vd Connection: 04 min 18h 41m Renens Vd SBB 535 19h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 19h 21m Neuchatel 19h 42m Biel/Bienne 19h 59m Solothurn 20h 18m Olten 20h 29m Aarau 20h 56m Zurich Hb Connection: 09 min 21h 05m Zurich Hb SBB 889 21h 29m Zug 21h 45m Arth-Goldau 22h 08m Fluelen 22h 42m Bellinzona 22h 58m Lugano
18h 54m	23h 58m	5h 04m	SBB	Booking
18h 54m Geneve Cornavin SBB 2535 19h 07m Nyon 19h 24m Morges 19h 37m Lausanne 19h 57m Palezieux 20h 13m Romont 20h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 20h 56m Bern 21h 28m Zofingen 21h 41m Sursee 22h 01m Luzern Connection: 17 min 22h 18m Luzern SBB 691 22h 45m Arth-Goldau 23h 42m Bellinzona 23h 58m Lugano
19h 05m	23h 58m	4h 53m	SBB	Booking
19h 05m Geneve Cornavin SBB 1833 19h 37m Renens Vd Connection: 04 min 19h 41m Renens Vd SBB 537 20h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 20h 21m Neuchatel 20h 42m Biel/Bienne 20h 59m Solothurn 21h 18m Olten Connection: 12 min 21h 30m Olten SBB 691 22h 05m Luzern 22h 45m Arth-Goldau 23h 42m Bellinzona 23h 58m Lugano
19h 20m	1h 25m	6h 05m	SBB	Booking
19h 20m Geneve Cornavin SBB 735 19h 34m Nyon 19h 50m Morges 19h 58m Renens Vd 20h 06m Lausanne 21h 01m Fribourg/Freiburg 21h 26m Bern 21h 57m Olten 22h 31m Zurich Hb Connection: 34 min 23h 05m Zurich Hb SBB 893 23h 29m Zug 23h 45m Arth-Goldau 0h 08m Altdorf 0h 34m Biasca 0h 47m Bellinzona Connection: 06 min 0h 53m Bellinzona SBB 25149 0h 57m Giubiasco 1h 06m Rivera-Bironico 1h 10m Mezzovico 1h 16m Taverne-Torricella 1h 19m Lamone-Cadempino 1h 25m Lugano

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