There are 5 ways to get from Geneva to Rivera 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 Bellinzonatrain Ic
5h 46mCHF 139–227Drive 301.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Geneva to Riveracar 301.5 km
4h 37mCHF 51–73Fly 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
5h 7mCHF 74–244Fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain
3h 52mCHF 169–430Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane GVA - LIN
- Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
4hCHF 82–292
Geneva to Rivera by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Rivera is to drive which costs SFr 50 - SFr 75 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Rivera is to fly and train which takes 3h 52m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 430.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Rivera. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Rivera-Bironico via Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
The distance between Geneva and Rivera is 416 km. The road distance is 301.5 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Rivera without a car is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 230.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Geneva to Rivera, including transfers.
Geneva to Rivera train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
Geneva to Rivera train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bellinzona station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Rivera is 301 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Geneva to Rivera.
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What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Rivera, Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Genève to Bellinzona once a week. Tickets cost CHF 130–220 and the journey takes 4h 42m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–260
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 120–350
- 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
- CHF 75–270
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 75–430
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–230
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Milan Linate Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–240
- Website
- luxair.lu
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 80–310
Train from Genève to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 130–220
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–100
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Monza to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–5
- Website
- Trenord
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