Lugano to Geneva train

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Information about the Lugano to Geneva train

Travel by train from Lugano to Geneva. 25 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Lugano at 4h 32m and the last at 19h 58m, allowing you to cover the 316.01 km distance in as little as 4h 55m.

Number routes per day

Average route time

5h 16m

Shortest route time

4h 55m

First hour of departure

4h 32m

Last hour of departure

19h 58m

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Cheap train tickets from Lugano to Geneva

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

Save on travel by booking your ticket in advance. Take price variations into account, which depend on the day and time of departure, to benefit from the best fares. Stay informed of good deals by creating an alert in the "Low Prices" section.

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

By train, allow an average of 5h 16m to complete the Lugano to Geneva journey.

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

The fastest train between Lugano and Geneva completes the journey in 4h 55m.

How many trains run from Lugano to Geneva each day?

Depending on your needs, you can choose one of the 25 trains that run on the Lugano to Geneva route daily.

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

It is possible to travel between Lugano and Geneva on Connecting train(s).

What is the distance between Lugano and Geneva by train?

The train journey between Lugano and Geneva, covers around 316.01 km.

What time is the first train from Lugano to Geneva?

If you’re an early riser, you can take the Lugano to Geneva train at 4h 32m.

What time is the last train from Lugano to Geneva?

The last train departs Lugano at 19h 58m.

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

On this page, you will find trains departing from: LUGANO.

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

The trains shown on this page arrive at: GENEVE CORNAVIN.

Which train companies operate trains from Lugano to Geneva?

You can make the Lugano to Geneva journey with SBB.

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

The price of a Lugano – Geneva 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 Lugano to Geneva 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 Lugano to Geneva.

Price of a Lugano – Geneva Train Ticket

On the SNCF Connect website and app, you can find various subscriptions, discount cards and special fares to get a cheap train ticket from Lugano to Geneva: SNCF cards and subscriptions, (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions, TER subscription), Prem's tickets, Interrail Pass, and more.
Depending on the rail operator, you can choose a different class to travel from Lugano to Geneva at the lowest fare.

Promotional Fare for Lugano – Geneva

Looking for a promotion on your train ticket from Lugano to Geneva? Keep an eye out all year round. The latest deals and flash sales are listed on our dedicated SNCF Connect Promotions page. Feel free to subscribe to our newsletter in your customer account to stay informed about upcoming offers and enjoy our low prices. If you have the app, remember to enable notifications, as well.

Last-minute Lugano – Geneva Train

The best way to pay less for your Lugano to Geneva train ticket is to book it in advance, for example during sales events. Train tickets are usually released for sale several months ahead. If you are unsure about your travel dates, depending on your route and the rail operator, you can select the option to hold the fare you have found for a set period. Even for a last-minute ticket from Lugano to Geneva, find the lowest price using our train ticket search tool, which displays fares for the next five to seven days at a glance.

Direct train from Lugano to Geneva and alternative routes

For your journey to Geneva, if a direct train is available from Lugano, 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 Lugano to Geneva?

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

SBB

Travel from Lugano to Geneva 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 Lugano to Geneva train?

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

SBB

Travel from Lugano to Geneva 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 Lugano - Geneva allows you to explore Switzerland and its Alpine landscapes with complete peace of mind.

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

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Lugano to Geneva 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.

Lugano to Geneva train schedule for Tuesday 4 August 2026
Departure	Arrival	Duration	Carrier
4h 32m	10h 38m	6h 06m	SBB	Booking
4h 32m Lugano SBB 25104 4h 36m Lamone-Cadempino 4h 39m Taverne-Torricella 4h 44m Mezzovico 4h 48m Rivera-Bironico 4h 59m Giubiasco 5h 03m Bellinzona Connection: 04 min 5h 07m Bellinzona SBB 862 5h 21m Biasca 5h 51m Fluelen 6h 11m Arth-Goldau 6h 30m Zug 6h 55m Zurich Hb Connection: 37 min 7h 32m Zurich Hb SBB 708 8h 28m Bern 8h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 9h 49m Lausanne 9h 59m Renens Vd 10h 07m Morges 10h 22m Nyon 10h 38m Geneve Cornavin
6h 00m	10h 55m	4h 55m	SBB	Booking
6h 00m Lugano SBB 664 6h 16m Bellinzona 7h 11m Arth-Goldau 7h 41m Luzern 8h 28m Olten Connection: 13 min 8h 41m Olten SBB 512 8h 58m Solothurn 9h 14m Biel/Bienne 9h 37m Neuchatel 9h 58m Yverdon-Les-Bains 10h 18m Renens Vd Connection: 05 min 10h 23m Renens Vd SBB 1812 10h 55m Geneve Cornavin
6h 00m	11h 05m	5h 05m	SBB	Booking
6h 00m Lugano SBB 664 6h 16m Bellinzona 7h 11m Arth-Goldau 7h 41m Luzern Connection: 19 min 8h 00m Luzern SBB 2512 8h 17m Sursee 8h 31m Zofingen 9h 00m Bern 9h 26m Fribourg/Freiburg 9h 45m Romont 10h 01m Palezieux 10h 20m Lausanne 10h 33m Morges 10h 49m Nyon 11h 05m Geneve Cornavin
6h 58m	11h 55m	4h 57m	SBB	Booking
6h 58m Lugano SBB 866 7h 16m Bellinzona 7h 51m Fluelen 8h 11m Arth-Goldau 8h 30m Zug 8h 55m Zurich Hb Connection: 09 min 9h 04m Zurich Hb SBB 514 9h 28m Aarau 9h 39m Olten 9h 58m Solothurn 10h 14m Biel/Bienne 10h 37m Neuchatel 10h 58m Yverdon-Les-Bains 11h 18m Renens Vd Connection: 05 min 11h 23m Renens Vd SBB 1814 11h 55m Geneve Cornavin
6h 58m	12h 38m	5h 40m	SBB	Booking
6h 58m Lugano SBB 866 7h 16m Bellinzona 7h 51m Fluelen 8h 11m Arth-Goldau 8h 30m Zug 8h 55m Zurich Hb Connection: 37 min 9h 32m Zurich Hb SBB 712 10h 28m Bern 10h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 11h 49m Lausanne 11h 59m Renens Vd 12h 07m Morges 12h 22m Nyon 12h 38m Geneve Cornavin
7h 58m	12h 55m	4h 57m	SBB	Booking
7h 58m Lugano SBB 668 8h 16m Bellinzona 9h 11m Arth-Goldau 9h 41m Luzern 10h 28m Olten Connection: 13 min 10h 41m Olten SBB 516 10h 58m Solothurn 11h 14m Biel/Bienne 11h 37m Neuchatel 11h 58m Yverdon-Les-Bains 12h 18m Renens Vd Connection: 05 min 12h 23m Renens Vd SBB 1816 12h 55m Geneve Cornavin
7h 58m	13h 05m	5h 07m	SBB	Booking
7h 58m Lugano SBB 668 8h 16m Bellinzona 9h 11m Arth-Goldau 9h 41m Luzern Connection: 19 min 10h 00m Luzern SBB 2516 10h 17m Sursee 10h 31m Zofingen 11h 00m Bern 11h 26m Fribourg/Freiburg 11h 45m Romont 12h 01m Palezieux 12h 20m Lausanne 12h 33m Morges 12h 49m Nyon 13h 05m Geneve Cornavin
8h 58m	13h 55m	4h 57m	SBB	Booking
8h 58m Lugano SBB 870 9h 16m Bellinzona 9h 51m Fluelen 10h 11m Arth-Goldau 10h 30m Zug 10h 55m Zurich Hb Connection: 09 min 11h 04m Zurich Hb SBB 518 11h 28m Aarau 11h 39m Olten 11h 58m Solothurn 12h 14m Biel/Bienne 12h 37m Neuchatel 12h 58m Yverdon-Les-Bains 13h 18m Renens Vd Connection: 05 min 13h 23m Renens Vd SBB 1818 13h 55m Geneve Cornavin
8h 58m	14h 38m	5h 40m	SBB	Booking
8h 58m Lugano SBB 870 9h 16m Bellinzona 9h 51m Fluelen 10h 11m Arth-Goldau 10h 30m Zug 10h 55m Zurich Hb Connection: 37 min 11h 32m Zurich Hb SBB 716 12h 28m Bern 12h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 13h 49m Lausanne 13h 59m Renens Vd 14h 07m Morges 14h 22m Nyon 14h 38m Geneve Cornavin
9h 58m	14h 55m	4h 57m	SBB	Booking
9h 58m Lugano SBB 672 10h 16m Bellinzona 11h 11m Arth-Goldau 11h 41m Luzern 12h 28m Olten Connection: 13 min 12h 41m Olten SBB 520 12h 58m Solothurn 13h 14m Biel/Bienne 13h 37m Neuchatel 13h 58m Yverdon-Les-Bains 14h 18m Renens Vd Connection: 05 min 14h 23m Renens Vd SBB 1820 14h 55m Geneve Cornavin
9h 58m	15h 05m	5h 07m	SBB	Booking
9h 58m Lugano SBB 672 10h 16m Bellinzona 11h 11m Arth-Goldau 11h 41m Luzern Connection: 19 min 12h 00m Luzern SBB 2520 12h 17m Sursee 12h 31m Zofingen 13h 00m Bern 13h 26m Fribourg/Freiburg 13h 45m Romont 14h 01m Palezieux 14h 20m Lausanne 14h 33m Morges 14h 49m Nyon 15h 05m Geneve Cornavin
10h 58m	15h 55m	4h 57m	SBB	Booking
10h 58m Lugano SBB 874 11h 16m Bellinzona 11h 51m Fluelen 12h 11m Arth-Goldau 12h 30m Zug 12h 55m Zurich Hb Connection: 09 min 13h 04m Zurich Hb SBB 522 13h 28m Aarau 13h 39m Olten 13h 58m Solothurn 14h 14m Biel/Bienne 14h 37m Neuchatel 14h 58m Yverdon-Les-Bains 15h 18m Renens Vd Connection: 05 min 15h 23m Renens Vd SBB 1822 15h 55m Geneve Cornavin
10h 58m	16h 38m	5h 40m	SBB	Booking
10h 58m Lugano SBB 874 11h 16m Bellinzona 11h 51m Fluelen 12h 11m Arth-Goldau 12h 30m Zug 12h 55m Zurich Hb Connection: 37 min 13h 32m Zurich Hb SBB 720 14h 28m Bern 14h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 15h 49m Lausanne 15h 59m Renens Vd 16h 07m Morges 16h 22m Nyon 16h 38m Geneve Cornavin
12h 58m	17h 55m	4h 57m	SBB	Booking
12h 58m Lugano SBB 878 13h 16m Bellinzona 14h 11m Arth-Goldau 14h 30m Zug 14h 55m Zurich Hb Connection: 09 min 15h 04m Zurich Hb SBB 526 15h 28m Aarau 15h 39m Olten 15h 58m Solothurn 16h 14m Biel/Bienne 16h 37m Neuchatel 16h 58m Yverdon-Les-Bains 17h 18m Renens Vd Connection: 05 min 17h 23m Renens Vd SBB 1826 17h 55m Geneve Cornavin
12h 58m	18h 38m	5h 40m	SBB	Booking
12h 58m Lugano SBB 878 13h 16m Bellinzona 14h 11m Arth-Goldau 14h 30m Zug 14h 55m Zurich Hb Connection: 37 min 15h 32m Zurich Hb SBB 724 16h 28m Bern 16h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 17h 49m Lausanne 17h 59m Renens Vd 18h 07m Morges 18h 22m Nyon 18h 38m Geneve Cornavin
13h 58m	18h 55m	4h 57m	SBB	Booking
13h 58m Lugano SBB 680 14h 16m Bellinzona 14h 51m Fluelen 15h 11m Arth-Goldau 15h 41m Luzern 16h 28m Olten Connection: 13 min 16h 41m Olten SBB 528 16h 58m Solothurn 17h 14m Biel/Bienne 17h 37m Neuchatel 17h 58m Yverdon-Les-Bains 18h 18m Renens Vd Connection: 05 min 18h 23m Renens Vd SBB 1828 18h 55m Geneve Cornavin
13h 58m	19h 05m	5h 07m	SBB	Booking
13h 58m Lugano SBB 680 14h 16m Bellinzona 14h 51m Fluelen 15h 11m Arth-Goldau 15h 41m Luzern Connection: 19 min 16h 00m Luzern SBB 2528 16h 17m Sursee 16h 31m Zofingen 17h 00m Bern 17h 26m Fribourg/Freiburg 17h 45m Romont 18h 01m Palezieux 18h 20m Lausanne 18h 33m Morges 18h 49m Nyon 19h 05m Geneve Cornavin
14h 58m	19h 55m	4h 57m	SBB	Booking
14h 58m Lugano SBB 882 15h 16m Bellinzona 16h 11m Arth-Goldau 16h 30m Zug 16h 55m Zurich Hb Connection: 09 min 17h 04m Zurich Hb SBB 530 17h 28m Aarau 17h 39m Olten 17h 58m Solothurn 18h 14m Biel/Bienne 18h 37m Neuchatel 18h 58m Yverdon-Les-Bains 19h 18m Renens Vd Connection: 05 min 19h 23m Renens Vd SBB 1830 19h 55m Geneve Cornavin
14h 58m	20h 38m	5h 40m	SBB	Booking
14h 58m Lugano SBB 882 15h 16m Bellinzona 16h 11m Arth-Goldau 16h 30m Zug 16h 55m Zurich Hb Connection: 37 min 17h 32m Zurich Hb SBB 728 18h 28m Bern 18h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 19h 49m Lausanne 19h 59m Renens Vd 20h 07m Morges 20h 22m Nyon 20h 38m Geneve Cornavin
15h 58m	20h 55m	4h 57m	SBB	Booking
15h 58m Lugano SBB 684 16h 16m Bellinzona 16h 51m Fluelen 17h 11m Arth-Goldau 17h 41m Luzern 18h 28m Olten Connection: 13 min 18h 41m Olten SBB 532 18h 58m Solothurn 19h 14m Biel/Bienne 19h 37m Neuchatel 19h 58m Yverdon-Les-Bains 20h 18m Renens Vd Connection: 05 min 20h 23m Renens Vd SBB 1832 20h 55m Geneve Cornavin
15h 58m	21h 05m	5h 07m	SBB	Booking
15h 58m Lugano SBB 684 16h 16m Bellinzona 16h 51m Fluelen 17h 11m Arth-Goldau 17h 41m Luzern Connection: 19 min 18h 00m Luzern SBB 2532 18h 17m Sursee 18h 31m Zofingen 19h 00m Bern 19h 26m Fribourg/Freiburg 19h 45m Romont 20h 01m Palezieux 20h 20m Lausanne 20h 33m Morges 20h 49m Nyon 21h 05m Geneve Cornavin
16h 58m	22h 26m	5h 28m	SBB	Booking
16h 58m Lugano SBB 886 17h 16m Bellinzona 18h 11m Arth-Goldau 18h 30m Zug 18h 55m Zurich Hb Connection: 09 min 19h 04m Zurich Hb SBB 534 19h 28m Aarau 19h 39m Olten 19h 58m Solothurn 20h 14m Biel/Bienne 20h 37m Neuchatel 20h 58m Yverdon-Les-Bains 21h 18m Renens Vd Connection: 17 min 21h 35m Renens Vd SBB 18482 21h 42m Morges 21h 52m Allaman 21h 57m Rolle 22h 03m Gland 22h 08m Nyon 22h 15m Coppet 22h 26m Geneve Cornavin
17h 58m	23h 28m	5h 30m	SBB	Booking
17h 58m Lugano SBB 688 18h 16m Bellinzona 18h 51m Fluelen 19h 11m Arth-Goldau 19h 41m Luzern Connection: 19 min 20h 00m Luzern SBB 2536 20h 17m Sursee 20h 31m Zofingen 21h 00m Bern 21h 26m Fribourg/Freiburg 21h 45m Romont 22h 01m Palezieux 22h 20m Lausanne Connection: 10 min 22h 30m Lausanne SBB 18484 22h 34m Renens Vd 22h 41m Morges 22h 52m Allaman 22h 59m Rolle 23h 06m Gland 23h 11m Nyon 23h 17m Coppet 23h 28m Geneve Cornavin
18h 58m	0h 30m	5h 32m	SBB	Booking
18h 58m Lugano SBB 890 19h 16m Bellinzona 20h 11m Arth-Goldau 20h 30m Zug 20h 55m Zurich Hb Connection: 09 min 21h 04m Zurich Hb SBB 538 21h 28m Aarau 21h 39m Olten 21h 58m Solothurn 22h 14m Biel/Bienne 22h 37m Neuchatel 22h 58m Yverdon-Les-Bains 23h 18m Renens Vd Connection: 17 min 23h 35m Renens Vd SBB 18486 23h 41m Morges 23h 58m Allaman 0h 03m Rolle 0h 08m Gland 0h 13m Nyon 0h 20m Coppet 0h 30m Geneve Cornavin
19h 58m	1h 22m	5h 24m	SBB	Booking
19h 58m Lugano SBB 692 20h 16m Bellinzona 20h 51m Fluelen 21h 11m Arth-Goldau 21h 41m Luzern Connection: 19 min 22h 00m Luzern SBB 2540 22h 17m Sursee 22h 31m Zofingen 23h 00m Bern 23h 30m Fribourg/Freiburg 23h 49m Romont 0h 05m Palezieux 0h 23m Lausanne Connection: 07 min 0h 30m Lausanne SBB 18488 0h 34m Renens Vd 0h 41m Morges 0h 49m Allaman 0h 53m Rolle 0h 59m Gland 1h 04m Nyon 1h 12m Coppet 1h 22m Geneve Cornavin

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