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 21mDrive 270.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Geneva to Aronacar 270.6 km
3h 33m€49–71Bus
- Take the bus from Geneva to Milanbus FlixBus N1479 / ...
- Take the bus from Rho Fiera Milano to Aronabus Re4 / ...
6h 36mFly to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane GVA - MXP
3h 52m€75–212Train
- Take the train from Genève to Domodossolatrain Ec
- Take the train from Domodossola to Aronatrain Re
4h 50m€97–151Fly 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 27m€89–311
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 drive which costs €45 - €75 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Arona is to fly and train which takes 3h 27m and costs €85 - €320.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Arona. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Arona via Rho Fiera Milano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
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 6h 36m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €75 - €220 and takes 3h 52m, you could also train, which costs €95 - €160 and takes 4h 50m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Arona, Italy?
You can take a bus from Geneva to Arona via Milan, Lampugnano, Rho Fieramilano, and Rho Fiera Milano in around 6h 36m. 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
- €80–460
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–280
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €70–250
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Milan Linate Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–260
- Website
- luxair.lu
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €90–330
Train from Genève to Domodossola
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €90–150
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Genève to Domodossola
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €90–150
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Domodossola to Arona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Milano P.Garibaldi to Arona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
Bus from Rho Fiera Milano to Arona
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Trenord
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- 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 33m to drive from Geneva to Arona.
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