There are 5 ways to get from Geneva to Imperia by plane, train, bus, train (Trenitalia), 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, train
best- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane GVA - NCE
- Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Ventimigliatrain
3h 55m€42–135Bus via Sanremo
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva to Sanremobus FlixBus 1404
8h 40m€31–52Train
- Take the train from Genève to Domodossolatrain Ec
- Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Imperiatrain Ic
9h 41m€107–214Drive 416.2 km
- Drive from Geneva to Imperiacar 416.2 km
5h€73–105Bus
- Take the bus from Geneva to Imperiabus FlixBus N739
13h 10m€45–80
Geneva to Imperia by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Imperia is to bus via Sanremo which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Imperia is to fly and train which takes 3h 55m and costs €40 - €140.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Geneva and arriving at Imperia. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Imperia. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Imperia via Domodossola and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.
The distance between Geneva and Imperia is 381 km. The road distance is 416.2 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Imperia without a car is to bus via Sanremo which takes 8h 40m and costs €30 - €55.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Geneva to Imperia, including transfers.
Geneva to Imperia bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.
Geneva to Imperia train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Imperia is to bus via Sanremo which takes 8h 40m and costs €30 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €220 and takes 9h 41m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Imperia, Italy?
FlixBus operates a bus from Geneva to Sanremo twice daily. Tickets cost €28–50 and the journey takes 7h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genève to Imperia via Domodossola and Milano Centrale in around 9h 41m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–110
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–130
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–16
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €7–11
- Rail 1st Class
- €11–16
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Genève to Domodossola
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €80–150
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Domodossola to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Imperia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–55
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Imperia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Geneva to Sanremo
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Geneva to Imperia
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Geneva to Imperia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Imperia station.
Geneva to Imperia train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Domodossola station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Imperia is 416 km. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Geneva to Imperia.
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