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  • Image 1: Venise
    Venise
  • Image 2: Geneva
    Geneva
  • Image 3: Milan
    Milan
  • Image 4: Milan
    Milan

🌎 Countries crossed

France, Switzerland, Italy

🕔 Transport time

8h50

🌱 Carbon footprint

≈ 9 times
less than with a
plane

💼 Journey type

Culture

How to join Venise from Lyon by train?

Lyon,
France
Geneva,
Switzerland

Regional train

Regional train

(≈ 1h57)

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Geneva,
Switzerland
Milan,
Italy

High speed train

High speed train

(≈ 4h23)

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Milan,
Italy
Venise,
Italy

High speed train

High speed train

(≈ 2h30)

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Detailed itinerary

The itinerary includes 8h50 of transport and 3 steps.
Regional train

Lyon - Geneva

The step from Lyon to Geneva lasts 1h57. You'll travel in a regional train.
High speed train

Geneva - Milan

Up to 3 direct trains a day, with typical departures at 05:27, 13:27 and 18:27 from Geneva Cornavin.

The route passes through spectacular Alpine scenery, including the shores of Lake Geneva, the vineyards of Lavaux, the Simplon Pass and the Italian valleys: an excellent opportunity to enjoy the panorama while traveling in comfort!

The step from Geneva to Milan lasts 4h23. You'll travel in a high speed train.
High speed train

Milan - Venise

The step from Milan to Venise lasts 2h30. You'll travel in a high speed train.

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