There are 6 ways to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Tenero-Contra 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 Tenerotrain
3h 36mCHF 79–294Drive 294.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Tenero-Contracar 294.5 km
4h 28mCHF 48–69Train via Cadenazzo
- Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Cadenazzotrain Ic
5h 14mCHF 140–421Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Geneva-GVA to Tenero-Contra294.5 km
4h 28mFly 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
3h 30mCHF 149–349Train
- Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Locarnotrain Ic
5h 28mCHF 145–428
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Tenero-Contra by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Tenero-Contra is to drive which costs SFr 45 - SFr 70 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Tenero-Contra is to fly and train which takes 3h 30m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 350.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Tenero-Contra. However, there are services departing from Genève-Aéroport and arriving at Tenero via Cadenazzo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
The distance between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Tenero-Contra is 319 km. The road distance is 294.5 km.
The best way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Tenero-Contra without a car is to train via Cadenazzo which takes 5h 14m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 430.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Tenero-Contra, including transfers.
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Tenero-Contra train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève-Aéroport station.
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Tenero-Contra train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Cadenazzo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva Airport (GVA) to Tenero-Contra is 295 km. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Tenero-Contra.
There are 7251+ hotels available in Tenero-Contra.
What companies run services between Geneva Airport (GVA), Switzerland and Tenero-Contra, Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Genève-Aéroport to Cadenazzo once a week. Tickets cost CHF 130–420 and the journey takes 4h 59m.
- 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 Tenero
- Ave. Duration
- 49 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 Tenero
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–50
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Genève-Aéroport to Cadenazzo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 130–420
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 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
- CHF 140–430
- 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 Tenero-Contra
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Tenero-Contra. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.