There are 10 ways to get from Geneva to Giau Pass 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.
Recommended option
Train, bus
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Take the train from Geneve to Verona Porta Nuova
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Take the bus from Verona to Cortina d'Ampezzo
Cheapest option
Fly Geneva to Bolzano/Bozen, drive
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Fly from Geneva (GVA) to Bolzano/Bozen (BZO)
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Drive from Bolzano/Bozen to Giau Pass
8 alternative options
Train
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Take the train from Genève to Zürich HB
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Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck Hbf
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Take the train from Brennero Brenner to Chiusa Klausen
Bus via Milan
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Take the bus from Geneva - Bus station to Milan
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Take the bus from Milano Lampugnano to Penia
Bus
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Take the bus from Geneva to Venice Mestre
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Take the bus from Venice Mestre Central Train Station ATVO to Cortina d'Ampezzo Bus Station
Drive
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Drive from Geneva to Giau Pass
Fly Geneva to Venice, bus
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Fly from Geneva (GVA) to Venice (VCE)
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Take the bus from Venice to San Vito di Cadore
Train to Zurich, fly to Venice, bus
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Take the train from Genève to Zürich Flughafen
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Fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Venice (VCE)
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Take the bus from Venice to San Vito di Cadore
Fly Geneva to Munich, bus
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Fly from Geneva (GVA) to Munich (MUC)
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Take the bus from Munich Airport to Chiusa
Train to Lyon, fly to Venice, bus
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Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
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Fly from Lyon (LYS) to Venice (VCE)
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Take the bus from Venice to San Vito di Cadore
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International entry into Italy from Switzerland
- Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland
Conditions of entry into Italy from Switzerland
- There are no current restrictions
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
- FFP2 masks are required on all public transport
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Giau Pass is 1500.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Giau Pass is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Giau Pass is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 1500.
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Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Geneva to Giau Pass is to bus, which costs SFr 85 - SFr 130 and takes 13h 1m.
The quickest way to get from Geneva to Giau Pass is to fly and bus which costs SFr 140 - SFr 320 and takes 6h 46m.
The distance between Geneva and Giau Pass is 454 km. The road distance is 670.2 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Giau Pass without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 11m and costs SFr 210 - SFr 360.
It takes approximately 11h 11m to get from Geneva to Giau Pass, including transfers.
The best way to get from Geneva to Giau Pass is to train which takes 12h 11m and costs SFr 350 - SFr 600. Alternatively, you can bus via Milan, which costs SFr 120 - SFr 170 and takes 12h 34m.
The quickest flight from Geneva Airport to Venice Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 15m.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Giau Pass is 670 km. It takes approximately 7h 22m to drive from Geneva to Giau Pass.
Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, Swiss and easyJet offer flights from Geneva Airport to Venice Airport.
There are 235+ hotels available in Giau Pass. Prices start at €100 per night.
- Distance: 454.5 km
- Duration: 11h 11m
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Giau Pass, Italy?
You can take a train from Geneva to Giau Pass via Zuerich Hb, Innsbruck Hbf, Brennero Brenner, Chiusa Klausen, Chiusa, and Sëlva in around 12h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva to Giau Pass via Milano Lampugnano, Penia-Hotel Panarel, and Passo Fedaia in around 12h 34m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva to Venice via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €420
Flights from Zurich to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €600
Flights from Geneva to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €550
Flights from Geneva to Munich via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €550
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Geneva to Venice via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €160 - €550
Flights from Zurich to Venice via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €210 - €1900
Flights from Geneva to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €550
Flights from Geneva to Munich via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €150 - €550
Flights from Geneva to Munich via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €550
- Website
- luxwing.com
Flights from Geneva to Bolzano/Bozen via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €550
Flights from Geneva to Bolzano/Bozen via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €240 - €1300
Flights from Geneva to Bolzano/Bozen via Olbia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €290 - €1100
Flights from Geneva to Bolzano/Bozen via Lamezia Terme
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €180 - €850
Flights from Geneva to Bolzano/Bozen via Berlin Brandenburg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €150 - €750
Flights from Geneva to Bolzano/Bozen via Munich, Berlin Brandenburg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €150 - €900
Flights from Geneva to Bolzano/Bozen via Frankfurt, Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €270 - €1000
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Geneva to Bolzano/Bozen via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €550
Flights from Geneva to Bolzano/Bozen via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €240 - €1300
Flights from Geneva to Bolzano/Bozen via Olbia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €290 - €1100
Flights from Geneva to Bolzano/Bozen via Lamezia Terme
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €180 - €850
Flights from Geneva to Bolzano/Bozen via Frankfurt, Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €270 - €1000
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60 - €250
Flights from Geneva to Venice via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60 - €250
Flights from Lyon to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €260
- Website
- luxair.lu
Flights from Geneva to Munich via Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €190 - €650
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Lyon to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €20 - €270
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Geneve to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €150 - €280
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Genève to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €85 - €160
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €80 - €150
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Genève to Zürich Flughafen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €90 - €160
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €55 - €100
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Brennero Brenner to Chiusa Klausen
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4 - €10
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €8 - €10
Frequently asked questions
Austria's national railway system is not only punctual, reliable and efficient, but offers free wifi to boot. Choose from high-speed intercity Railjet trains, overnight Nightjet trains and regional services such as Cityjet. ÖBB also operates international routes that connect cities in Austria with adjacent European countries including Germany, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Czech Republic, Switzerland and Slovenia. If you're planning to be in Austria for a while, consider the ÖBB Vorteilscard, an annual railcard that offers discounts on routes within Austria and in neighbouring countries.
Contact Details
Train from Brennero Brenner to Chiusa Klausen
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10 - €14
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €35 - €45
- 1st Class
- €35 - €45
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Verona to Cortina d'Ampezzo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15 - €19
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Geneva to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17 - €21
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Geneva to Venice Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29 - €35
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Venice Mestre to Cortina d'Ampezzo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €10 - €13
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Venice to San Vito di Cadore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €9 - €12
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Geneva - Bus station to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12 - €16
- Website
- Blablabus
- Phone
- +39 02 3008 9000
- info@autostradale.it
- Website
- autostradale.it
Bus from Milano Lampugnano to Penia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35 - €45
- Website
- Autostradale
- Website
- Autostradale
- Phone
- 0436.867350
- info@cortinaexpress.it
- Website
- cortinaexpress.it
Bus from Venice Mestre Central Train Station ATVO to Cortina d'Ampezzo Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17 - €24
- Schedules at
- cortinaexpress.it
- Phone
- +39 0421 5944
- atvo@atvo.it
- Website
- atvo.it
Bus from Mestre to Cortina d'Ampezzo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13
- Schedules at
- atvo.it
- Phone
- 895 895 0831
- info@suedtirolbus.it
- Website
- altoadigebus.com
Bus from Munich Airport to Chiusa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €80
- Schedules at
- altoadigebus.com
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The best way to get from Geneva to Geneva Airport is to train which takes 7 min and costs SFr 10 - SFr 40.