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How to get fromBologna to Riva San Vitaleby train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Bologna to Riva San Vitale by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train via Chiasso

    best
    1. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain train 9944 / ...
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Chiassotrain train Ec
    2h 45m
    CHF 33–122

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bologna to Comobus bus FlixBus 1524
    5h 5m
    CHF 23–51

  3. Drive 274.9 km

    1. Drive from Bologna to Riva San Vitalecar car 274.9 km
    2h 54m
    CHF 45–65

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane BLQ - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Capolago-Riva S.Vitaletrain train
    6h 17m
    CHF 43–142

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Mendrisiotrain train Re80
    3h 29m
    CHF 42–121

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centraletrain train 9976 / ...
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Mendrisiotrain train Re80
    3h 43m
    CHF 47–114

Bologna to Riva San Vitale by bus and train

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration5h 5mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 270.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Riva San Vitale, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Bologna centrale to Capolago-Riva S. Vitale via Milano Centrale and Chiasso in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bologna to Como twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 21–35 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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