There are 6 ways to get from Geneva to Arona by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Genève to Domodossolatrain Ec
- Take the bus from Domodossola to Aronabus Re4 / ...
4h 21mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva to Milanbus FlixBus N1524
7h 8m€30–43Drive 270.6 km
- Drive from Geneva to Aronacar 270.6 km
3h 35m€57–82Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane GVA - MXP
4h 22m€76–222Train
- Take the train from Genève to Domodossolatrain Ec
- Take the train from Domodossola to Aronatrain Re
4h 50m€87–133Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane GVA - LIN
- Take the train from Milano P.Garibaldi to Aronatrain
3h 19m€45–254
Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Arona is to bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 7h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Arona is to fly and train which takes 3h 19m and costs €45 - €260.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Arona. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Arona via Malpensa Airport - Milan and Gallarate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Arona. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Arona via Domodossola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
The distance between Geneva and Arona is 309 km. The road distance is 270.6 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Arona without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 21m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Geneva to Arona, including transfers.
Geneva to Arona bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.
Geneva to Arona train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Arona is to bus which takes 7h 8m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €75 - €230 and takes 4h 22m, you could also train, which costs €85 - €140 and takes 4h 50m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Arona, Italy?
FlixBus operates a bus from Geneva to Milan once daily. Tickets cost €27–40 and the journey takes 4h 55m. Alternatively, Swiss, Lufthansa, and three other airlines fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) every 4 hours.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €80–300
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–470
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–270
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €70–260
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Milan Linate Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–210
- Website
- luxair.lu
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €90–320
Train from Genève to Domodossola
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Genève to Domodossola
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Domodossola to Arona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Milano P.Garibaldi to Arona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Bus from Domodossola to Arona
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- Trenord
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Geneva to Arona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.
Geneva to Arona train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Domodossola station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Arona is 271 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Geneva to Arona.
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