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Travelling from Genova Piazza Principe to Lugano by train
Looking to travel from Genova Piazza Principe to Lugano by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 3 hours 52 minutes to travel from Genova Piazza Principe to Lugano by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 2 hours 53 minutes though. You'll usually find 28 trains per day running along the 110 miles (177 km) route between these two destinations. Once you're onboard, you can sit back and relax, as you won’t need to make any changes on your way to Lugano. You'll probably be hopping onto a Trenitalia train to get to Lugano, as they are the main operators of services on this route.
Plan your trip ahead of time and book early if you want to snap up the cheapest fares. Tickets from Genova Piazza Principe to Lugano start from £29.45 when you book in advance, so use our Journey Planner to view the latest prices.
If you’re feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Lugano by train, including our timetable where you can view first and last train times.
Genova Piazza Principe to Lugano by train
It takes an average of 3h 52m to travel from Genova Piazza Principe to Lugano by train, over a distance of around 110 miles (177 km). There are normally 28 trains per day travelling from Genova Piazza Principe to Lugano and tickets for this journey start from £29.45 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:44 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:44 | |
| Departure station | Genova Piazza Principe | |
| Arrival station | Lugano | |
| Journey time | From 2h 53m | |
| Distance | 110 miles (177 km) | |
| Frequency | 28 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Price | From £29.45 | |
| Train and bus operators | Trenitalia, BlaBlaCar Bus |
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Trenitalia trains from Genova Piazza Principe to Lugano
Trenitalia is the national railway company of Italy, with a fleet including high-speed trains (Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca), Intercity and Intercity night trains and regional trains. Trenitalia offers discounts and special promotions on selected routes, two types of discounted tickets for young people under 30 and people over 60.
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Trenitalia Eurocity classes from Genova Piazza Principe to Lugano
Compare the different travel classes offered by Trenitalia Eurocity when travelling from Genova Piazza Principe to Lugano.
Second Class
From spacious armchairs to at-seat power sockets and reading lights, you’ve got everything you need to enjoy your journey in EuroCity's Second Class.
- Seat reservation
- Power sockets
- Clothes hanger
- Reading light
- Luggage storage
- Free WiFi
- Bar/restaurant carriage
- More legroom
First Class
In addition to all the services available in Second Class, you’ll get to enjoy extra-wide and comfier seats, more legroom, and an at-seat catering service in EuroCity’s First Class:
- Seat reservation
- Power sockets
- Clothes hanger
- Reading light
- Luggage storage
- Free WiFi
- Bar/restaurant carriage
- More legroom
Onboard services on Trenitalia Eurocity
Discover more about the onboard services offered on trains from Genova Piazza Principe to Lugano.
- You can take your bags on board Trenitalia's Eurocity trains free of charge.
- In most cases, there are no luggage size limits – you can even travel with musical instruments and sports equipment. You’ll just need to make sure that your luggage is compatible with the space available on board.
- You’ll find a Bar-Bistrò on Eurocity trains that are travelling between Italy, Switzerland and Germany.
- A minibar trolley service is also available – you can choose from a wide range of snacks and drinks.
Free WiFi is available on Eurocity Giruno trains.
Children under 4 can travel for free if they're accompanied by an adult and don't occupy a seat.
Not all Eurocity trains allow you to take your bike on board – you’ll need to check in advance if you can travel with your bike. If that’s the case, you’ll need to buy a ticket and book your bike space before departure at the ticket office.
Guide and assistance dogs can travel for free and don't need a ticket.
All of Trenitalia’s Eurocity trains offer dedicated spaces to passengers with disabilities.
A quiet area (or Area Silenzio) is available on all Eurocity Giruno trains.
Cheap train tickets from Genova Piazza Principe to Lugano
Book in advance
Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from Genova Piazza Principe to Lugano by booking early.§
Be flexible with your travel times
Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.
Choose a slower or connecting train
On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!
Look out for special deals
Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.