There are 5 ways to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Brissago by plane, train, 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 to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
best- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane GVA - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
- Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
4h 34mCHF 83–305Drive 292.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Brissagocar 292.9 km
4h 29mCHF 48–69Train
- Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Locarnotrain Ic
6h 1mCHF 147–426Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Geneva-GVA to Brissago292.9 km
4h 29mFly to Zurich Airport, train
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
4h 26mCHF 154–357
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Brissago by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Brissago is to drive which costs SFr 45 - SFr 70 and takes 4h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Brissago is to fly and train which takes 4h 26m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 360.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Brissago. However, there are services departing from Genève-Aéroport and arriving at Locarno via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
The distance between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Brissago is 335 km. The road distance is 292.9 km.
The best way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Brissago without a car is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 430.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Brissago, including transfers.
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Brissago train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève-Aéroport station.
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Brissago train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Locarno station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva Airport (GVA) to Brissago is 293 km. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Brissago.
There are 3433+ hotels available in Brissago.
What companies run services between Geneva Airport (GVA), Switzerland and Brissago, Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Genève-Aéroport to Locarno once a week. Tickets cost CHF 140–420 and the journey takes 5h 12m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–250
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 100–340
- Website
- gulfair.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 110–170
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Mendrisio to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 19–60
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Mendrisio to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–55
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Genève-Aéroport to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 140–420
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–150
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Zürich HB to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–70
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Geneva-GVA to Brissago
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Brissago. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.