What is the cheapest way to get from Grenchen to Genoa?

The cheapest way to get from Grenchen to Genoa is to train and bus which costs €55 - €120 and takes 8h.

What is the fastest way to get from Grenchen to Genoa?

The fastest way to get from Grenchen to Genoa is to drive which takes 5h 1m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct train between Grenchen and Genoa?

No, there is no direct train from Grenchen to Genoa. However, there are services departing from Grenchen Süd and arriving at Genova Brignole via Zürich HB, Lugano and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.

How far is it from Grenchen to Genoa?

The distance between Grenchen and Genoa is 521 km. The road distance is 474.4 km.

How do I travel from Grenchen to Genoa without a car?

The best way to get from Grenchen to Genoa without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h and costs €55 - €120.

How long does it take to get from Grenchen to Genoa?

It takes approximately 8h to get from Grenchen to Genoa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Grenchen to Genoa train from?

Grenchen to Genoa train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Grenchen Süd station.

Train or bus from Grenchen to Genoa?

The best way to get from Grenchen to Genoa is to train via Zurich which takes 8h 39m and costs €90 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €110 and takes 12h 7m.

Where does the Grenchen to Genoa train arrive?

Grenchen to Genoa train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Grenchen to Genoa?

Yes, the driving distance between Grenchen to Genoa is 474 km. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Grenchen to Genoa.

How do I get a train ticket from Grenchen to Genoa?

Book your Grenchen to Genoa train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Genoa?

There are 4061+ hotels available in Genoa.

Grenchen to Genoa - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Grenchen to Genoa by train, bus, train (Trenitalia), 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Grenchen Süd to Zürich HBIc5
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to GenoaN177
8h
€57–119
Train via Zurich
1. Take the train from Grenchen Süd to Zürich HBIc5
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to LuganoIc2 / ...
3. Take the train from Lugano to Milano CentraleEc
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova BrignoleIc
8h 39m
€90–175
Drive 474.4 km
1. Drive from Grenchen to Genoa474.4 km
5h 1m
€83–120
Train to Basel, fly to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport
1. Take the train from Grenchen Nord to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)BSL - GOA
7h 22m
€107–325
Train
1. Take the train from Grenchen Süd to OltenS20 / ...
2. Take the train from Olten to LuganoEc
3. Take the train from Lugano to Milano CentraleEc
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova BrignoleIc
9h 27m
€83–171
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bern to Genova Brignole
12h 7m
€77–110
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Grenchen Süd to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)ZRH - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centrale
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova Brignole
8h 1m
€113–303

Grenchen to Genoa by train and bus

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Distance: 521.4 km
Duration: 8h

What companies run services between Grenchen, Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland and Genoa, Italy?

You can take a train from Grenchen Süd to Genova Brignole via Zürich HB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 8h 39m. Alternatively, Gruppo Di Maio operates a bus from Bern to Genova Brignole twice a week. Tickets cost €50–75 and the journey takes 9h 55m.

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