There are 4 ways to get from Geneva to Lake Maggiore by train, 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
best- Take the train from Genève to Locarnotrain Ic
5h 3m€140–220Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane GVA - LIN
- Take the train from Milano Cadorna to Laveno Mombello Lagotrain
3h 32m€42–298Drive 287.2 km
- Drive from Geneva to Stresacar 287.2 km
3h 47m€60–87Fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
3h 37m€169–432
Geneva to Lake Maggiore by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Lake Maggiore is to drive which costs €55 - €90 and takes 3h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Lake Maggiore is to fly and train which takes 3h 32m and costs €40 - €300.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Genève and arriving at Locarno. Services depart once a week, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between Geneva and Lake Maggiore is 423 km. The road distance is 287.2 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Lake Maggiore without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs €140 - €220.
The train from Genève to Locarno takes 5h 3m including transfers and departs once a week.
Geneva to Lake Maggiore train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
Geneva to Lake Maggiore train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Locarno station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Lake Maggiore is 287 km. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Geneva to Lake Maggiore.
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What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Lake Maggiore, Italy?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Genève to Locarno once a week. Tickets cost €140–220 and the journey takes 5h 3m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140–380
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Milan Linate Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–230
Train from Genève to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €140–220
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Zürich HB to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Cadorna to Laveno Mombello Lago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Trenord
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