There are 6 ways to get from Genoa to Switzerland by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
5h 53mCHF 47–91Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Genoa to Zurich Bus Stationbus N177
6h 8mCHF 29–56Drive 415.7 km
- Drive from Genoa to Zurichcar 415.7 km
4h 29mCHF 66–95Train, fly
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe 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
6h 17mCHF 80–211Train via Genova Brignole
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
6h 13mCHF 47–91Train via Como
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Como S.Giovannitrain Re 13
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Zürich HBtrain Ec
6h 42mCHF 79–137
Genoa to Switzerland by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Switzerland is to bus which costs SFr 29 - 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 P.Za Principe and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Milano Centrale and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
The distance between Genoa and Switzerland is 390 km. The road distance is 415.7 km.
The best way to get from Genoa to Switzerland without a car is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 95.
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Genoa to Switzerland, including transfers.
Genoa to Switzerland train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Genova P.Za Principe station.
The best way to get from Genoa to Switzerland is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 29 - SFr 60 and takes 6h 8m.
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?
You can take a train from Genova P.Za Principe to Zürich Stadelhofen via Milano Centrale, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Genoa to Zurich Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost CHF 27–55 and the journey takes 6h 5m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–210
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–150
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 13–20
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 13–22
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–23
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–23
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–29
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–29
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–26
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–26
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- 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/
Train from Genova Brignole to Como S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–15
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–120
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
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 27–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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