There are 6 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 Zurich
best- Take the train from Chiasso to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
6h 25mCHF 131–222Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Como P.le S. Gottardo to Milan Malpensa Airport T1bus flibco
- Take the bus from Milan to Genevabus FlixBus N1524
7h 59mCHF 28–52Drive 316.6 km
- Drive from Balerna to Genevacar 316.6 km
4h 16mCHF 53–77Train to Zurich Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chiasso to Zuerich Hbtrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
4h 56mCHF 149–400Train
- Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
- Take the train from Locarno FART to Domodossolatrain 72 / ...
- Take the train from Domodossola to Genèvetrain Ec
7h 17mCHF 63–158Fly from Milan Linate Airport
- Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LIN - GVA
7h 38mCHF 136–290
Balerna to Geneva by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Balerna to Geneva is to bus which costs SFr 27 - SFr 55 and takes 7h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Balerna to Geneva is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 80.
No, there is no direct bus from Balerna to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Como P.le S. Gottardo and arriving at Geneva via Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Balerna to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Balerna and arriving at Genève via Chiasso and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
The distance between Balerna and Geneva is 478 km. The road distance is 316.6 km.
The best way to get from Balerna to Geneva without a car is to train via Zurich which takes 6h 25m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 230.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Balerna to Geneva, including transfers.
Balerna to Geneva bus services, operated by Flibco, depart from Como P.le S. Gottardo station.
Balerna to Geneva train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Chiasso station.
The best way to get from Balerna to Geneva is to train via Zurich which takes 6h 25m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 27 - SFr 55 and takes 7h 59m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 130 - SFr 290 and takes 7h 38m.
What companies run services between Balerna, Switzerland and Geneva, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Balerna to Genève via Chiasso, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Balerna to Geneva via Como S. Giovanni, Como P.le S. Gottardo, Milan Malpensa Airport T1, and Milan in around 7h 59m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 120–350
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Chiasso to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–90
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 60–90
- 2nd Class
- CHF 45–60
Train from Chiasso to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–90
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 60–90
- 2nd Class
- CHF 45–60
Train from Domodossola to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–95
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 65–95
- 2nd Class
- CHF 50–70
- info@flibco.com
- Website
- Flibco
Bus from Como P.le S. Gottardo to Milan Malpensa Airport T1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–14
- Website
- Flibco
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Booking & Getting There
Balerna to Geneva bus services, operated by Flibco, arrive at Milan Malpensa Airport T1 station.
Balerna to Geneva train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balerna to Geneva is 317 km. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Balerna to Geneva.
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