There are 8 ways to get from Geneva to Cernobbio by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Zurich
best- Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
6h 52m€145–220Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Milan to Comobus FlixBus 1524 / ...
8h 40m€25–46Drive 346.4 km
- Drive from Geneva to Cernobbiocar 346.4 km
3h 49m€63–90Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, bus
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane GVA - MXP
- Take the bus from Milan Malpensa Airport T1 to Como P.le S. Gottardobus
4h 57m€79–235Train
- Take the train from Genève to Locarnotrain Ic
- Take the train from Locarno to Como S. Giovannitrain Re80
7h 9m€135–221Bus via Chamonix
- Take the bus from Geneva to Chamonixbus
- Take the bus from Chamonix to Milanbus
- Take the bus from Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2 to Como P.le S. Gottardobus
9h 16m€29–78Fly to Milan Linate Airport
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane GVA - LIN
5h 36m€152–305Fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain
4h 58m€177–424
Geneva to Cernobbio by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Cernobbio is to bus which costs €24 - €50 and takes 8h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Cernobbio is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Cernobbio. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus Station and arriving at Cernobbio Piazza Mazzini via Milan and Como - San Rocchetto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Cernobbio. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Como S. Giovanni via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
The distance between Geneva and Cernobbio is 484 km. The road distance is 346.4 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Cernobbio without a car is to train via Zurich which takes 6h 52m and costs €140 - €220.
It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Geneva to Cernobbio, including transfers.
Geneva to Cernobbio bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.
Geneva to Cernobbio train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Cernobbio is to train via Zurich which takes 6h 52m and costs €140 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €50 and takes 8h 40m, you could also fly, which costs €150 - €310 and takes 5h 36m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Cernobbio, Italy?
You can take a train from Genève to Cernobbio Piazza Mazzini via Zürich HB, Como S. Giovanni, and Como - San Rocchetto in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Cernobbio Piazza Mazzini via Milan, Como, and Como - San Rocchetto in around 8h 40m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–280
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130–380
Train from Genève to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Genève to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €130–190
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Locarno to Como S. Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–29
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Geneva to Cernobbio bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Geneva to Cernobbio train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Cernobbio is 346 km. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Geneva to Cernobbio.
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