There are 6 ways to get from Geneva to Laveno by train, bus, ferry, 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, bus, ferry
best- Take the train from Genève to Domodossolatrain Ec
- Take the bus from Domodossola to Intrabus 5
- Take the ferry from Pallanza-Intra-Suna to Lavenoferry
5h 29m€99–154Drive 306.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Geneva to Lavenocar 306.8 km
4h€56–80Bus
- Take the bus from Geneva to Milanbus FlixBus N1479 / ...
- Take the bus from Rho Fiera Milano to Sesto Calendebus Re4 / ...
8h 6mFly to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane GVA - MXP
4h 9m€78–231Train
- Take the train from Genève to Cadenazzotrain Ic
- Take the train from Cadenazzo to Laveno-Mombellotrain S30
6h 43m€155–265Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
- 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€87–308
Geneva to Laveno by train, bus, and ferry
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Laveno is to drive which costs €55 - €80 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Laveno is to fly and train which takes 3h 32m and costs €85 - €310.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Laveno. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Laveno Mombello Lago via Rho Fiera Milano and Sesto Calende. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Laveno. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Laveno-Mombello via Cadenazzo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
The distance between Geneva and Laveno is 299 km. The road distance is 306.8 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Laveno without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 5h 29m and costs €95 - €160.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Geneva to Laveno, including transfers.
Geneva to Laveno bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.
Geneva to Laveno train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Laveno is to bus which takes 8h 6m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €75 - €240 and takes 4h 9m, you could also train, which costs €150 - €270 and takes 6h 43m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Laveno, Italy?
You can take a bus from Geneva to Laveno Mombello Lago via Milan, Lampugnano, Rho Fieramilano, Rho Fiera Milano, and Sesto Calende in around 8h 6m. Alternatively, Swiss, Lufthansa, and three other airlines fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) every 4 hours.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €80–300
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–460
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–280
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €70–250
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Milan Linate Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–260
- Website
- luxair.lu
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €90–330
Train from Genève to Domodossola
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €90–150
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Genève to Cadenazzo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €150–240
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Cadenazzo to Laveno-Mombello
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Cadenazzo to Laveno-Mombello
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Cadorna to Laveno Mombello Lago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- 800 503001
- [email protected]
- Website
- vcotrasporti.it
Bus from Domodossola to Intra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Schedules at
- vcotrasporti.it
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Bus from Rho Fiera Milano to Sesto Calende
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Trenord
Ferry from Pallanza-Intra-Suna to Laveno
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi
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Booking & Getting There
Geneva to Laveno bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.
Geneva to Laveno train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Cadenazzo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Laveno is 307 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Geneva to Laveno.
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