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.
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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Take the train to Geneve.
Take the bus to 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 4hrs | CHF 95($95) | every 4 hours | 367km (228 miles) |
Bus | 6h 20m | CHF 27($27) | once daily | 400km (249 miles) |
Drive | 3h 25m | CHF 63($64) | on demand | 316km (197 miles) |
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