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

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Balerna is to bus which costs SFr 23 - SFr 50 and takes 8h.

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

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Balerna is to fly and train which takes 2h 44m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 220.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Balerna?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Balerna. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Balerna via Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Geneva to Balerna?

The distance between Geneva and Balerna is 276 km. The road distance is 318.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Geneva to Balerna without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Geneva to Balerna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Balerna train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Geneva to Balerna?

The best way to get from Geneva to Balerna is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs SFr 85 - SFr 220 and takes 5h 33m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 23 - SFr 50 and takes 8h.

Where does the Geneva to Balerna train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Geneva to Balerna?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Balerna is 319 km. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Geneva to Balerna.

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

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Where can I stay near Balerna?

There are 2763+ hotels available in Balerna.

Geneva to Balerna - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Geneva to Balerna by plane, train, bus, or car

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

Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane GVA - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
2h 44m
CHF 84–211
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus FlixBus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Comobus N1308 / ...
8h
CHF 23–48
Train
1. Take the train from Genève to Bellinzonatrain Ic
2. Take the train from Bellinzona to Balernatrain S10 / ...
5h 40m
CHF 72–129
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Milanbus N1524
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T2 to Mendrisio S. Martinotrain Trenord
7h 50m
CHF 26–58
Drive 318.7 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Balernacar 318.7 km
4h 15m
CHF 50–72
Fly to Milan Linate Airport
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane GVA - LIN
5h 33m
CHF 85–215
Train via Zurich
1. Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
5h 55m
CHF 89–163

Geneva to Balerna by train

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5h 40mAverage Duration

CHF 72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 275.6 km
Duration: 2h 44m

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

You can take a train from Genève to Balerna via Bellinzona in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, Air Dolomiti, ITA Airways, and four other airlines fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN) every 4 hours.

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