Monaco → Switzerland: how to get to Lugano, Zurich & Geneva
From Monaco, the quickest way to Switzerland is a flight from nearby Nice to Zurich or Geneva (about 1 hour). For Lugano, a private transfer runs door-to-door — full guide below.
Getting from Monaco to Switzerland
Monaco has no airport of its own — the nearest is Nice, about 30 minutes away (or 7 minutes by helicopter). From Nice, Zurich and Geneva have direct flights (about 1 hour). Lugano, in Italian-speaking Switzerland, is reached by a private transfer along the coast and lakes, or by flying to Milan or Zurich and continuing by car. Below is the best way to each.
By plane, train or private transfer
✈️ By plane — from Nice (near Monaco), direct flights to Zurich and Geneva take about 1 hour; a helicopter links Monaco to Nice Airport in about 7 minutes. For Lugano, fly to Milan or Zurich, then a short transfer.
🚆 By train — possible but long (8+ hours with changes); most travellers fly.
🚗 Private transfer — door-to-door from Monaco to Lugano and Ticino, from CHF 912, 24/7. Ideal for groups, luggage and events like the Grand Prix.
Monaco to Lugano — private door-to-door or fly-and-transfer
For Lugano and Ticino you can take a private car all the way (scenic and door-to-door, straight from your hotel or yacht) or fly from Nice to Milan or Zurich, where we meet you and drive you on. We handle Grand Prix week, yacht arrivals and executive travel discreetly, with cars up to a 7-seat minivan. The price is fixed and per car.
Price by car class
per car, fixed
Comfort
Toyota Corolla, VW Passat, VW Golf
from 912 CHF
Business
Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series, Audi A6
from 1151 CHF
Premium
Mercedes S-Class, BMW 7 Series, Audi A8
from 1366 CHF
Minivan
Mercedes V-Class, Volkswagen Caravelle
from 1270 CHF
Premium Minivan
Mercedes V-Class Premium, Lexus LM, VIP Minivan
from 1447 CHF