There are 7 ways to get from Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Geneva by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, rideshare, 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
best- Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BLQ - GVA
3h 30mCHF 75–190Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bologna to Genevabus FlixBus 507 / ...
10h 20mCHF 30–80Train
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genevetrain Ec
6h 39mCHF 91–177Bus via Annemasse
- Take the bus from Bologna to Annemassebus
9h 22mCHF 36–57Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Bologna-BLQ to Geneva524 km
5h 20mDrive 524 km
- Drive from Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Genevacar 524 km
5h 20mCHF 85–123Train via Bologna Aeroporto
- Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain 9944 / ...
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genevetrain Ec
6h 49mCHF 96–170
Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Geneva by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Geneva is to bus via Annemasse which costs SFr 35 - SFr 60 and takes 9h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Geneva is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 190.
No, there is no direct bus from Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Bologna and arriving at Annemasse via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Bologna Aeroporto and arriving at Geneve via Bologna Centrale and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
The distance between Bologna Airport (BLQ) and Geneva is 447 km. The road distance is 524 km.
The best way to get from Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Geneva without a car is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 180.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Geneva International Airport (GVA), including transfers and time at the airport.
Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Geneva bus services, operated by Sellitto, depart from Bologna station.
Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Geneva train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
The best way to get from Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Geneva is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 90 - SFr 180 and takes 6h 39m, you could also bus via Annemasse, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 60 and takes 9h 22m.
What companies run services between Bologna Airport (BLQ), Italy and Geneva, Switzerland?
Swiss, Lufthansa, and four other airlines fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bologna Aeroporto to Geneve via Bologna Centrale FS, Bologna Centrale, and Milano Centrale in around 6h 39m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Geneva International Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 85–290
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Geneva International Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 100–190
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Geneva International Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 85–290
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Geneva International Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 100–190
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Geneva International Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–550
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Geneva International Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 140–550
- Website
- airdolomiti.it
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Geneva International Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 150–550
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Geneva International Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 140–550
- Website
- luxair.lu
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Geneva International Airport via Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 95–400
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Geneva International Airport via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 85–320
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 29–60
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–45
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 25–50
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 25–50
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Milano Centrale to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–120
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 85–120
- 2nd Class
- CHF 70–100
Train from Milano Centrale to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–120
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 85–120
- 2nd Class
- CHF 70–100
- Phone
- +39 0824 46304
- [email protected]
- Website
- sellitto.com
Bus from Bologna to Annemasse
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–45
- Schedules at
- sellitto.com
Bus from Bologna to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–45
- Schedules at
- sellitto.com
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bologna to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–70
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bologna to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–80
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Bologna-BLQ to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
There is no direct flight from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport Airport to Geneva International Airport Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 30m and has one stopover.
Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Geneva bus services, operated by Sellitto, arrive at Annemasse station.
Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Geneva train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Geneva is 524 km. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Geneva.
Lufthansa, Luxair, Austrian Airlines and three other airlines offer flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport Airport to Geneva International Airport Airport.
There are 1274+ hotels available in Geneva.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bologna Airport (BLQ) and Geneva. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.