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How to get fromBologna to Balernaby train, bus, car, plane or train (Trenitalia)

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There are 6 ways to get from Bologna to Balerna by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain train 9944 / ...
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Chiassotrain train Re80
    2h 37m
    CHF 43–104

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bologna to Milanbus bus FlixBus N524 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Milan to Comobus bus FlixBus 1524 / ...
    4h 55m
    CHF 15–36

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Milanbus bus 528
    2. Take the train from Sesto S.Giovanni to Como S.Giovannitrain train S11 / ...
    4h 23m
    CHF 18–71

  4. Drive 266 km

    1. Drive from Bologna to Balernacar car 266 km
    2h 47m
    CHF 42–61

  5. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane BLQ - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain train
    5h 56m
    CHF 55–200

  6. Train via Balerna, Piazza

    1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Chiassotrain train Re80
    2h 49m
    CHF 36–104

Bologna to Balerna by bus and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration4h 23mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 18Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Balerna, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Bologna centrale to Balerna via Milano Centrale and Chiasso in around 2h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bologna to Balerna via Milan, Como, and Como S. Giovanni in around 4h 55m.

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