There are 5 ways to get from Geneva to Ispra by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Genève to Domodossolatrain Ec
- Take the train from Domodossola to Belgiratetrain Re
5h 13m€135–192Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva to Novarabus FlixBus 507 / ...
9h€26–47Drive 287.2 km
- Drive from Geneva to Ispracar 287.2 km
3h 54m€52–75Fly, train
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane GVA - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varesetrain
5h€81–243Train, bus
- Take the train from Genève to Domodossolatrain Ec
- Take the bus from Domodossola to Sesto Calendebus Re4 / ...
6h 6m
Geneva to Ispra by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Ispra is to bus which costs €26 - €50 and takes 9h.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Ispra is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Ispra. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Ispra, Mazzini/Roma,distributore via Veveri Cap., Novara - Piazza Garibaldi, 4 - Stazione Rfi, Sesto Calende, Stazione FS and Angera, Della Vittoria,Imbarcadero. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Ispra. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Belgirate via Domodossola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
The distance between Geneva and Ispra is 321 km. The road distance is 287.2 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Ispra without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs €130 - €200.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Geneva to Ispra, including transfers.
Geneva to Ispra bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.
Geneva to Ispra train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Ispra is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs €130 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €50 and takes 9h.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Ispra, Italy?
You can take a train from Genève to Ispra via Domodossola and Belgirate in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Geneva to Novara twice daily. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 4h 49m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–280
Train from Genève to Domodossola
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €75–110
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varese
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Genève to Domodossola
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €75–110
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva to Novara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Geneva to Ispra bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Novara station.
Geneva to Ispra train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Domodossola station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Ispra is 287 km. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Geneva to Ispra.
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