There are 3 ways to get from Mendrisio to Monte Generoso by train, car, or bus
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Line 87 train
best- Take the train from Capolago-Riva S. Vitale to Generoso Vettatrain 87
1h 44mDrive 31 km
cheapest- Drive from Mendrisio to Monte Generosocar 31 km
48 min€6–8Line 531 bus, line 87 train
- Take the bus from Mendrisio, Autosilo to Capolago, Stazionebus 531
- Take the train from Capolago-Riva S. Vitale to Generoso Vettatrain 87
1h 59m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mendrisio to Monte Generoso is to drive which costs €5 - €8 and takes 48 min.
The fastest way to get from Mendrisio to Monte Generoso is to drive which takes 48 min and costs €5 - €8.
No, there is no direct train from Mendrisio to Monte Generoso. However, there are services departing from Mendrisio and arriving at Generoso Vetta via Capolago-Riva S. Vitale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
The distance between Mendrisio and Monte Generoso is 12 km. The road distance is 31 km.
The best way to get from Mendrisio to Monte Generoso without a car is to line 87 train which takes 1h 44m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Mendrisio to Monte Generoso, including transfers.
Mendrisio to Monte Generoso train services, operated by Ferrovia Monte Generoso, depart from Capolago-Riva S. Vitale station.
Mendrisio to Monte Generoso train services, operated by Ferrovia Monte Generoso, arrive at Generoso Vetta station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mendrisio to Monte Generoso is 31 km. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Mendrisio to Monte Generoso.
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What companies run services between Mendrisio, Switzerland and Monte Generoso, Italy?
Ferrovia Monte Generoso operates a train from Capolago-Riva S. Vitale to Generoso Vetta every 4 hours, and the journey takes 40 min.
- Phone
- +41 91 630 51 11
- Website
- montegeneroso.ch
Train from Capolago-Riva S. Vitale to Generoso Vetta
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- montegeneroso.ch
- Phone
- +41 (0)848 818 818
- info@postauto.ch
- Website
- postauto.ch
Bus from Mendrisio, Autosilo to Capolago, Stazione
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- https://www.postauto.ch
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