There are 6 ways to get from Genoa to Switzerland by bus, train (Trenitalia), car, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Genoa to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N177
6h 8mCHF 32–56Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
7h 12mCHF 55–126Drive 415.7 km
- Drive from Genoa to Zurichcar 415.7 km
4h 29mCHF 66–95Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
7h 37mCHF 92–256Bus via Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 43mCHF 38–55Train, train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimigliatrain
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Vartrain
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane NCE - GVA
7h 32mCHF 51–159
Genoa to Switzerland by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Switzerland is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 60 and takes 6h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Genoa to Switzerland is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 95.
No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Genova Brignole and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Milano Centrale and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
The distance between Genoa and Switzerland is 418 km. The road distance is 415.7 km.
The best way to get from Genoa to Switzerland without a car is to bus which takes 6h 8m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 60.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Genoa to Switzerland, including transfers.
Genoa to Switzerland train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Genova Brignole station.
The best way to get from Genoa to Switzerland is to bus which takes 6h 8m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 130 and takes 7h 12m.
Genoa to Switzerland train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to Switzerland is 416 km. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Genoa to Switzerland.
What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Switzerland?
FlixBus operates a bus from Genoa to Zurich Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost CHF 24–45 and the journey takes 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genova Brignole to Zürich Stadelhofen via Milano Centrale, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 7h 12m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 29–100
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–210
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 85–120
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–170
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–45
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–29
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–17
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–13
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 26–55
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–60
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 35–50
- 2nd Class
- CHF 40–60
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–5
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Var
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–14
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- CHF 6–10
- Rail 1st Class
- CHF 9–14
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Genoa to Zurich Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 24–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop to Zürich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 29–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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