Rome2Rio

How to get fromBologna to Genevaby train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

Find Transport to Geneva

See all options
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

There are 9 ways to get from Bologna to Geneva by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain train 9944 / ...
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genevetrain train Ec
    6h 26m
    CHF 93–157

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bologna to Genevabus bus FlixBus 507 / ...
    9h
    CHF 30–70

  3. Drive  528 km

    1. Drive from Bologna to Genevacar car 528 km
    5h 29m
    CHF 94–135

  4. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport

    1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane BLQ - GVA
    5h 12m
    CHF 65–190

  5. Train via Bologna Centrale

    1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genevetrain train Ec
    6h 31m
    CHF 92–165

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bologna - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Genevetrain train Ter
    10h 43m
    CHF 44–97

  7. Train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train train
    2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane FLR - GVA
    5h 56m
    CHF 96–261

  8. Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain train
    2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane VCE - GVA
    5h
    CHF 64–234

  9. Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane LIN - GVA
    5h 3m
    CHF 54–259

Bologna to Geneva by train

Calendar50Weekly Trains
Duration6h 26mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 93Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Bologna to Geneva.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 576.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Geneva, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Bologna centrale to Geneve via Milano Centrale in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bologna to Geneva once daily. Tickets cost CHF 40–70 and the journey takes 9h. Sellitto also services this route 4 times a week.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Switzerland

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Italy Travel Guides

Read the travel guideItaly Travel Guides

Booking & Getting There