How to travel from Milan to Geneva, Switzerland

The distance between Milan and Geneva is around 316km (197 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Milan to Geneva by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Geneve.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    CHF 95($95)
Operated byTrenitalia EuroCity+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Geneva.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    CHF 27($27)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Geneva.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance316km (197 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Milan and Geneva

There are several options for getting from Milan to Geneva by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CHF 27 ($27) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 63 ($64).

The distance between Milan and Geneva is around 316km (197 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 250km (155 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Milan and Geneva by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Milan to Geneva is to drive which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx CHF 63 ($64).

The cheapest way to travel between Milan and Geneva, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around CHF 27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Milan and Geneva. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Milan and Geneva with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 4hrs.

Trenitalia EuroCity run train services between Milan and Geneva. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Milan and Geneva. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Milan to Geneva. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milan - Piazzale Laghi, Via del Ghisallo P.le ai Laghi and Milano Lampugnano. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Milan and Geneva. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Milan to Geneva. We recommend that you take the train to Geneve. instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Geneva is Geneva International Airport (GVA) (GVA) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Geneva. Zurich Airport (ZRH) (ZRH) and Altenrhein Airport (ACH) (ACH) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Milan and Geneva. The distance is around 316km (197 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Milan to Geneva is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around CHF 95 ($95).

How do I get from Milan to Geneva

Compare travel optionsbetween Milan and Geneva

Transport options from Milan to Geneva
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4hrs
CHF 95($95)
every 4 hours367km (228 miles)
Bus
6h 20m
CHF 27($27)
once daily400km (249 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
CHF 63($64)
on demand316km (197 miles)

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Airports near Geneva

The following major airports near Geneva offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.

GVA
Geneva International Airport (GVA)
International Airport
Distance
4km (3 miles) from Geneva
ZRH
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
International Airport
Distance
230km (143 miles) from Geneva
ACH
Altenrhein Airport (ACH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
297km (184 miles) from Geneva