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 26 - SFr 95 and takes 7h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Balerna is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 75.

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 47m.

How far is it from Geneva to Balerna?

The distance between Geneva and Balerna is 448 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 47m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m 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 47m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 26 - SFr 95 and takes 7h 11m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 85 - SFr 230 and takes 5h 33m.

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 4647+ hotels available in Balerna.

Geneva to Balerna - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Geneva to Balerna by train, bus, car, 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
best
1. Take the train from Genève to Bellinzonatrain Ic
2. Take the train from Bellinzona to Balernatrain S10 / ...
5h 47m
CHF 67–131
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Malpensa Airport - Milanbus N1524
2. Take the bus from Malpensa Airport - Milan to Como P.le S. Gottardobus flibco
7h 11m
CHF 26–92
Drive 318.7 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Balernacar 318.7 km
4h 15m
CHF 52–75
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
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
4h 16m
CHF 60–182
Train via Zurich
1. Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ic2 / ...
5h 58m
CHF 94–185
Fly to Milan Linate Airport
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane GVA - LIN
5h 33m
CHF 88–224

Geneva to Balerna by train

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5h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 448.3 km
Duration: 5h 47m

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

You can take a train from Genève to Balerna via Bellinzona in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva to Balerna via Malpensa Airport - Milan, Como P.le S. Gottardo, and Como S. Giovanni in around 7h 11m.

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