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 6h 00m and the last at 22h 02m, allowing you to cover the 316.01 km distance in as little as 4h 53m.

Number routes per day

Average route time

5h 17m

Shortest route time

4h 53m

First hour of departure

6h 00m

Last hour of departure

22h 02m

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

Travel smart: by booking your train ticket in advance, you can benefit from the best fares. Get a great deal by choosing the date and time of departure that offer the most advantageous fares. In the "Low Prices" section, you can create an alert to stay informed about our best deals.

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

The Lugano to Geneva journey takes just 5h 17m on average.

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

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

How many trains run from Lugano to Geneva each day?

Every day, you can choose from the 25 trains that run on the Lugano – Geneva journey.

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

There is at least one Connecting train(s) available between Lugano and Geneva.

What is the distance between Lugano and Geneva by train?

The total distance between Lugano and Geneva by train is approximately 316.01 km.

What time is the first train from Lugano to Geneva?

Each day, the first Lugano to Geneva train departs at 6h 00m.

What time is the last train from Lugano to Geneva?

You can wait until 22h 02m at the latest to take the last Lugano to Geneva train.

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

The trains shown on this page depart 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 complete your journey from Lugano to Geneva on a SBB train.

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

Depending on the dates of your train from Lugano to Geneva, the rail operator providing the service, the class selected and any applicable discounts, the price may vary. To find a cheap ticket from Lugano to Geneva, consider SNCF discount cards and subscriptions. From the Carte Avantage to the Interrail Pass and the TER subscription, there are many offers available on SNCF Connect to help you travel by train at the best price.

Promotional Fare for Lugano – Geneva

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Last-minute Lugano – Geneva Train

On SNCF Connect, you can book your last-minute Lugano to Geneva ticket and compare prices quickly. You can also plan and buy your train ticket several months in advance if you wish to take advantage of the best fares. During the sales events held several times per year, tickets are released for trains running months later. Depending on the rail operator and the train’s travel date, our service options allow you to reserve your seats at the current fare, hold that price for a certain period, and pay for your seats at that rate before the opportunity expires.

Direct train from Lugano to Geneva and alternative routes

Some services may be operated by direct trains as well as trains with connections. Likewise, different rail operators may provide all or part of a journey with different offers. To get a cheap ticket, we recommend checking the best prices shown after a search on SNCF Connect. A direct train does not necessarily guarantee the cheapest fare for Lugano - Geneva. On certain journeys, we also offer alternative routes, or trips to or from nearby stations, allowing you to compare times and prices.

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.

Which stations does the train from Lugano to Geneva depart from and arrive at?

Find information on the location of departure and arrival stations, how to get there and a selective overview of destinations served.

Genève-Cornavin

Geneva-Cornavin station, often called Cornavin station, is an international station and the main railway station of the Republic and Canton of Geneva. It is an ideal starting point for exploring the city and the surrounding region: arriving at Geneva station, you are 10 minutes' walk from Lake Geneva and its famous Jet d'Eau. By tram, you can easily reach the Palais des Nations.

How do I get to Geneva station?

Geneva Cornavin station is very well served by public transport. Around ten TPG (Transports Publics Genevois) bus lines serve the station, allowing you to get to the city centre quickly. Three Geneva tram lines (lines 14, 15 and 18) also serve the station, taking you to various sights in the city. If you are a cyclist, the Montbrillant Vélostation is a few steps from Geneva station.

What are the main destinations from Geneva station?

From Geneva, enjoy a wide range of journeys within Switzerland and abroad. TGV Lyria offers many journeys every day to France, via Bellegarde-sur-Valserine and Bourg-en-Bresse. In Switzerland, many trains will take you to Montreux, Vevey, Geneva Airport, Lausanne, Lucerne, Fribourg, Annemasse and Bellegarde-sur-Valserine.

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Lugano to Geneva train schedule for Friday 6 November 2026
Departure	Arrival	Duration	Carrier
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 02m Palezieux 10h 20m Lausanne 10h 33m Morges 10h 49m Nyon 11h 05m Geneve Cornavin
7h 02m	11h 55m	4h 53m	SBB	Booking
7h 02m Lugano SBB 866 7h 16m Bellinzona 7h 50m Altdorf 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
7h 02m	12h 25m	5h 23m	SBB	Booking
7h 02m Lugano SBB 866 7h 16m Bellinzona 7h 50m Altdorf 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 43m Lausanne 11h 52m Renens Vd 12h 25m Geneve Cornavin
8h 02m	12h 55m	4h 53m	SBB	Booking
8h 02m 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
8h 02m	13h 05m	5h 03m	SBB	Booking
8h 02m 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 02m Palezieux 12h 20m Lausanne 12h 33m Morges 12h 49m Nyon 13h 05m Geneve Cornavin
9h 00m	13h 55m	4h 55m	SBB	Booking
9h 00m Lugano SBB 870 9h 16m Bellinzona 9h 50m Altdorf 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
9h 00m	14h 25m	5h 25m	SBB	Booking
9h 00m Lugano SBB 870 9h 16m Bellinzona 9h 50m Altdorf 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 43m Lausanne 13h 52m Renens Vd 14h 25m Geneve Cornavin
10h 00m	14h 55m	4h 55m	SBB	Booking
10h 00m 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
10h 00m	15h 05m	5h 05m	SBB	Booking
10h 00m 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 58m Palezieux 14h 20m Lausanne 14h 33m Morges 14h 49m Nyon 15h 05m Geneve Cornavin
11h 00m	15h 55m	4h 55m	SBB	Booking
11h 00m Lugano SBB 874 11h 16m Bellinzona 11h 50m Altdorf 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
11h 00m	16h 25m	5h 25m	SBB	Booking
11h 00m Lugano SBB 874 11h 16m Bellinzona 11h 50m Altdorf 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 43m Lausanne 15h 52m Renens Vd 16h 25m Geneve Cornavin
13h 00m	17h 55m	4h 55m	SBB	Booking
13h 00m Lugano SBB 878 13h 16m Bellinzona 13h 50m Altdorf 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
13h 00m	18h 25m	5h 25m	SBB	Booking
13h 00m Lugano SBB 878 13h 16m Bellinzona 13h 50m Altdorf 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 43m Lausanne 17h 52m Renens Vd 18h 25m Geneve Cornavin
14h 00m	18h 55m	4h 55m	SBB	Booking
14h 00m Lugano SBB 680 14h 16m Bellinzona 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
14h 00m	19h 05m	5h 05m	SBB	Booking
14h 00m Lugano SBB 680 14h 16m Bellinzona 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 58m Palezieux 18h 20m Lausanne 18h 33m Morges 18h 49m Nyon 19h 05m Geneve Cornavin
15h 00m	19h 55m	4h 55m	SBB	Booking
15h 00m Lugano SBB 882 15h 16m Bellinzona 15h 50m Altdorf 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
15h 00m	20h 25m	5h 25m	SBB	Booking
15h 00m Lugano SBB 882 15h 16m Bellinzona 15h 50m Altdorf 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 43m Lausanne 19h 52m Renens Vd 20h 25m Geneve Cornavin
16h 00m	20h 55m	4h 55m	SBB	Booking
16h 00m Lugano SBB 684 16h 16m Bellinzona 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
17h 00m	22h 04m	5h 04m	SBB	Booking
17h 00m Lugano SBB 886 17h 16m Bellinzona 17h 50m Altdorf 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: 05 min 21h 23m Renens Vd SBB 1834 21h 28m Morges 21h 46m Nyon 22h 04m Geneve Cornavin
18h 00m	23h 04m	5h 04m	SBB	Booking
18h 00m Lugano SBB 688 18h 16m Bellinzona 19h 11m Arth-Goldau 19h 41m Luzern 20h 28m Olten Connection: 13 min 20h 41m Olten SBB 536 20h 58m Solothurn 21h 14m Biel/Bienne 21h 37m Neuchatel 21h 58m Yverdon-Les-Bains 22h 18m Renens Vd Connection: 05 min 22h 23m Renens Vd SBB 1836 22h 28m Morges 22h 44m Nyon 23h 04m Geneve Cornavin
19h 00m	0h 07m	5h 07m	SBB	Booking
19h 00m Lugano SBB 890 19h 16m Bellinzona 19h 50m Altdorf 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: 05 min 23h 23m Renens Vd SBB 1838 23h 28m Morges 23h 45m Nyon 0h 07m Geneve Cornavin
20h 00m	1h 04m	5h 04m	SBB	Booking
20h 00m Lugano SBB 692 20h 16m Bellinzona 21h 11m Arth-Goldau 21h 41m Luzern 22h 28m Olten Connection: 12 min 22h 40m Olten SBB 540 22h 57m Solothurn 23h 05m Grenchen Sud 23h 15m Biel/Bienne 23h 37m Neuchatel 23h 58m Yverdon-Les-Bains 0h 18m Renens Vd Connection: 05 min 0h 23m Renens Vd SBB 1840 0h 28m Morges 0h 49m Nyon 1h 04m Geneve Cornavin
21h 02m	2h 41m	5h 39m	SBB	Booking
21h 02m Lugano SBB 894 21h 16m Bellinzona 21h 50m Altdorf 22h 11m Arth-Goldau 22h 30m Zug 22h 55m Zurich Hb Connection: 09 min 23h 04m Zurich Hb SBB 542 23h 28m Aarau 23h 39m Olten 23h 52m Oensingen 0h 04m Solothurn 0h 12m Grenchen Sud 0h 22m Biel/Bienne 0h 43m Neuchatel 1h 03m Yverdon-Les-Bains 1h 22m Renens Vd Connection: 35 min 1h 57m Renens Vd SBB 18446 2h 03m Morges 2h 11m Allaman 2h 15m Rolle 2h 20m Gland 2h 24m Nyon 2h 31m Coppet 2h 41m Geneve Cornavin
22h 02m	7h 35m	9h 33m	SBB	Booking
22h 02m Lugano SBB 696 22h 16m Bellinzona 23h 11m Arth-Goldau 23h 41m Luzern 0h 28m Olten Connection: 2h06 2h 34m Olten SBB 746 3h 04m Bern Connection: 2h30 5h 34m Bern SBB 702 5h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 6h 43m Lausanne 6h 52m Renens Vd 7h 02m Morges 7h 19m Nyon 7h 35m Geneve Cornavin

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Genève-Cornavin

Genève-Cornavin

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