The distance between Geneva and Milan is around 318km (197 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 25m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Geneva to Milan 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 Milano Centrale.
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Take the bus to Milan.
There are several options for getting from Geneva to Milan by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 5h 50m. 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 €64 ($64).
The distance between Geneva and Milan is around 318km (197 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 250km (155 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Geneva and Milan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Geneva to Milan is to drive which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €64 ($64).
The cheapest way to travel between Geneva and Milan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Geneva and Milan. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs 4 times a day.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Geneva and Milan with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 4hrs.
Swiss Railways and Trenitalia run train services between Geneva and Milan. 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 Geneva and Milan. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Geneva to Milan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milan, Milano - Cavalcavia del Ghisallo and Milan - Piazzale Laghi. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Geneva and Milan. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 5h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Geneva to Milan. We recommend that you take the train to Milano Centrale. instead which will take 4hrs.
The closest major airport to Milan is Linate Airport (LIN) (LIN) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Milan. Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) (MXP) and Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) (BGY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Geneva and Milan. The distance is around 318km (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 Geneva to Milan is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €210 ($210).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 4hrs | €210($210) | every 4 hours | 367km (228 miles) |
Train via Domodossola | 4h 45m | €160($160) | every 4 hours | 366km (227 miles) |
Bus | 5h 50m | €24($24) | every 20 mins | 328km (204 miles) |
Drive | 3h 25m | €64($64) | on demand | 318km (197 miles) |
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The following major airports near Milan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.