How to travel from Geneva to Milan

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Geneva to Milan

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a flight costs an average of $118.

Distance: 155 miles (250 km)

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$38

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$132

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$258

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5h 59m

Average total duration

5h 29m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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from Geneva to Milan

How to get from Geneva to Milan by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Geneva to Milan is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus5709
    6:45 AM5h45
    Genève, Gare Routière
    12:30 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    $851One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:55 PM12h30
    Genève, Aéroport
    5:25 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    $761One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Twin JetT75417
    6:25 PM1h00
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    7:25 PMMilan Malpensa Airport
    $5011One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SBBIC 1 715 | 715 · IC 2 873 | 873 · S 10 25775 | 25775
    9:35 AM6h01
    Geneva station
    3:36 PMStabio station
    $1941One-way
    2 transfers
  • SBBIC 1 715 | 715 · IC 2 873 | 873 · S 10 25775 | 25775
    9:35 AM6h01
    Geneva station
    3:36 PMBalerna station
    $1941One-way
    2 transfers
  • SBBIR 90 1815 | 1815 · IC 5 519 | 519 · IC 2 873 | 873 · S 10 25775 | 25775
    10:05 AM5h31
    Geneva station
    3:36 PMBalerna station
    $2001One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:35 AM5h20
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    12:55 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    $951One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:55 AM7h10
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    5:05 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    $971One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:45 PM5h45
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    2:30 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    $1151One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH1083 · LH248
    6:35 AM4h00
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    10:35 AMMilan Malpensa Airport
    $3101One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7363 · AF1012
    10:20 AM3h35
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    1:55 PMMilan Linate Airport
    $3641One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7371 · AF1412
    6:00 AM5h20
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    11:20 AMMilan Linate Airport
    $3601One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Geneva to Milan

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Geneva to Milan, 52,26% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Geneva to Milan and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Geneva to Milan

Travel to Milan easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Geneva to Milan.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Geneva and Milan including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Geneva to Milan is a bus with an average price of $22 (€17).

This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Milan:

A bus is $56 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Milan costing on average $78 (€63).

A bus is $97 (€79) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Milan costing on average $118 (€96).

The fastest way to travel from Geneva to Milan is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 35m.

Other travel options to Milan take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 23m.

Bus takes on average 5h 15m.

The distance from Geneva to Milan is approximately 155 miles (250 km).
The average frequency per day from Geneva to Milan is:
  • Around 31 flights per day.
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Geneva and Milan as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Geneva to Milan:
  • Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Milan Malpensa Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Milan Centrale.
  • Buses mostly depart from Geneve, Place Dorcière and arrive in Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Geneva to Milan, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Gulf Air, Vueling Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, Air Dolomiti, Swiss, Lufthansa, Twin Jet, Eurowings to go to Milan by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Milan by bus.
  • Travel with Trenitalia, SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Milan by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Geneva to Milan with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct flights per day with Gulf Air, Twin Jet.
  • 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Trenitalia.
Omio customers who travel from Geneva to Milan often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Rome, Venice, Como, Florence. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Milan and these popular destinations at a great price.
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