What is the cheapest way to get from Balerna to Geneva?

The cheapest way to get from Balerna to Geneva is to bus which costs SFr 21 - SFr 45 and takes 8h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Balerna to Geneva?

The fastest way to get from Balerna to Geneva is to train and fly which takes 3h 29m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 190.

Is there a direct train between Balerna and Geneva?

No, there is no direct train from Balerna to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Balerna and arriving at Genève via Lugano and Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

How far is it from Balerna to Geneva?

The distance between Balerna and Geneva is 448 km. The road distance is 316.6 km.

How do I travel from Balerna to Geneva without a car?

The best way to get from Balerna to Geneva without a car is to train via Luthern which takes 6h 59m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 190.

How long does it take to get from Balerna to Geneva?

It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Balerna to Geneva, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balerna to Geneva train from?

Balerna to Geneva train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.

Train, bus or fly from Balerna to Geneva?

The best way to get from Balerna to Geneva is to train via Luthern which takes 6h 59m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 21 - SFr 45 and takes 8h 47m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 85 - SFr 750 and takes 7h 16m.

Where does the Balerna to Geneva train arrive?

Balerna to Geneva train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Luzern station.

Can I drive from Balerna to Geneva?

Yes, the driving distance between Balerna to Geneva is 317 km. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Balerna to Geneva.

How do I get a train ticket from Balerna to Geneva?

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Where can I stay near Geneva?

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Balerna to Geneva - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Balerna to Geneva by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Luthern
best
1. Take the train from Lugano to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
2. Take the train from Luzern to Genèvetrain Ir15
6h 59m
CHF 100–183
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Como to Milanbus FlixBus 1524 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milan to Genevabus FlixBus 472 / ...
8h 47m
CHF 22–42
Drive 316.6 km
1. Drive from Balerna to Genevacar 316.6 km
4h 14m
CHF 50–72
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
4h 52m
CHF 131–321
Train
1. Take the train from Gallarate to Stresatrain Re 4
2. Take the train from Stresa to Genevetrain Ec
7h 22m
CHF 60–107
Train #2
1. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
2. Take the train from Locarno FART to Domodossolatrain 72 / ...
3. Take the train from Domodossola to Genèvetrain Ec
7h 34m
CHF 63–113
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane MXP - GVA
3h 29m
CHF 66–188
Fly from Milan Linate Airport
1. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LIN - GVA
7h 16m
CHF 86–710

Balerna to Geneva by train

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6h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 448.5 km
Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Balerna, Switzerland and Geneva, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Balerna to Genève via Lugano and Luzern in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Balerna to Geneva via Como S. Giovanni, Como, and Milan in around 8h 47m.

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