How to travel from Geneva to Milan, Italy

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.

4 routes found

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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Train

Take the train to Milano Centrale.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)

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Bus

Take the bus to Milan.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Milan.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance318km (197 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Geneva and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Geneva to Milan

Compare travel optionsbetween Geneva and Milan

Transport options from Geneva to Milan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4hrs
€210($210)
every 4 hours367km (228 miles)
Train via Domodossola4h 45m
€160($160)
every 4 hours366km (227 miles)
Bus
5h 50m
€24($24)
every 20 mins328km (204 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
€64($64)
on demand318km (197 miles)

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Airports near Milan

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

LIN
Linate Airport (LIN)
International Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Milan
MXP
Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP)
International Airport
Distance
41km (26 miles) from Milan
BGY
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
International Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Milan