There are 5 ways to get from Geneva to Chiasso by train, car, or plane
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Train via Zurich
best- Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Chiassotrain Ec / ...
6hCHF 157–463Drive 320.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Geneva to Chiassocar 320.3 km
4h 21mCHF 54–77Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane GVA - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
4h 16mCHF 76–266Train
- Take the train from Genève to Locarnotrain Ic
- Take the train from Locarno to Chiassotrain Re80 / ...
6h 28mCHF 145–467Fly to Milan Linate Airport
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane GVA - LIN
5h 6mCHF 141–287
Geneva to Chiasso by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Chiasso is to drive which costs SFr 50 - SFr 80 and takes 4h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Chiasso is to fly and train which takes 4h 16m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 270.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Chiasso. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Chiasso via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
The distance between Geneva and Chiasso is 475 km. The road distance is 320.3 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Chiasso without a car is to train via Zurich which takes 6h and costs SFr 150 - SFr 470.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Geneva to Chiasso, including transfers.
Geneva to Chiasso train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Chiasso is to train via Zurich which takes 6h and costs SFr 150 - SFr 470. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs SFr 140 - SFr 290 and takes 5h 6m.
Geneva to Chiasso train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Chiasso is 320 km. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Geneva to Chiasso.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Chiasso, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Genève to Chiasso via Zürich HB in around 6h. Alternatively, Swiss, Lufthansa, and five other airlines fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN) every 3 hours.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Milan Linate Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 100–600
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Milan Linate Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 95–340
Train from Genève to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–270
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Chiasso
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–200
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
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 Genève to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 140–410
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Locarno to Chiasso
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–60
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
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