There are 4 ways to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Lake Maggiore 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, train
best- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
3h 37m€157–370Drive 292 km
cheapest- Drive from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Stresacar 292 km
3h 49m€51–73Train
- Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Locarnotrain Ic
5h 12m€150–450Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Geneva-GVA to Stresa292 km
3h 49m
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Lake Maggiore by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Lake Maggiore is to drive which costs €50 - €75 and takes 3h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Lake Maggiore is to fly and train which takes 3h 37m and costs €150 - €370.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Genève-Aéroport and arriving at Locarno. Services depart once a week, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 5h 12m.
The distance between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Lake Maggiore is 415 km. The road distance is 292 km.
The best way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Lake Maggiore without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs €150 - €450.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Lake Maggiore, including transfers.
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Lake Maggiore train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève-Aéroport station.
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Lake Maggiore train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Locarno station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva Airport (GVA) to Lake Maggiore is 292 km. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Lake Maggiore.
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What companies run services between Geneva Airport (GVA), Switzerland and Lake Maggiore, Italy?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Genève-Aéroport to Locarno once a week. Tickets cost €150–450 and the journey takes 5h 12m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110–360
Train from Zürich HB to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–160
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Genève-Aéroport to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €150–450
- 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
- €45–70
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Geneva-GVA to Stresa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- On demand
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There are 6104+ hotels available in Lake Maggiore.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Lake Maggiore. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.