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How to get fromGeneva to Balernaby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Geneva to Balerna by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Genève to Bellinzonatrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Bellinzona to Balernatrain train S10 / ...
    5h 39m
    CHF 140–245

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Geneva to Milanbus bus FlixBus N1524
    2. Take the bus from Milan Malpensa Airport T1 to Como P.le S. Gottardobus bus flibco
    7h 38m
    CHF 29–50

  3. Drive  318.7 km

    1. Drive from Geneva to Balernacar car 318.7 km
    4h 16m
    CHF 54–77

  4. Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane GVA - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain train
    4h 14m
    CHF 72–228

  5. Train via Zurich

    1. Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain train Ic1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train Ec / ...
    5h 54m
    CHF 155–262

  6. Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane GVA - LIN
    2. Take the train from Monza to Chiassotrain train
    3h 12m
    CHF 80–283

Geneva to Balerna by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration5h 39mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 448.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Balerna, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Genève to Balerna via Bellinzona in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva to Balerna, Piazza via Milan, Milan Malpensa Airport T1, Como P.le S. Gottardo, Como - San Rocchetto, and Chiasso, Stazione in around 7h 38m.

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