There are 9 ways to get from Geneva to Val di Sole 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 Milano Centraletrain Ec
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
8h 53m€143–393Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Annemasse to Bolognabus
9h 38m€39–56Drive 549.4 km
- Drive from Geneva to Val di Solecar 549.4 km
5h 42m€98–141Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane GVA - BLQ
6h 5m€86–249Train, bus
- Take the train from Genève to Domodossolatrain Ec
- Take the bus from Domodossola to Gallaratebus Re4
- Take the train from RHO Fiera to Bologna Centraletrain
10h 2mTrain via Locarno
- Take the train from Genève to Locarnotrain Ic
- Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
11h 2m€211–621Bus via Milan
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Milan to Bolognabus FlixBus N524 / ...
11h 28m€39–74Fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane GVA - FLR
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
6h 41m€108–337Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane GVA - VCE
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain
5h 35m€74–277
Geneva to Val di Sole by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Val di Sole is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 9h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Val di Sole is to fly and train which takes 5h 35m and costs €70 - €280.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Val di Sole. However, there are services departing from Annemasse and arriving at Pianoro V. Pilastro via Bologna Autostazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Val di Sole. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Pianoro via Domodossola, Milano Centrale and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.
The distance between Geneva and Val di Sole is 598 km. The road distance is 549.4 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Val di Sole without a car is to train which takes 8h 53m and costs €140 - €400.
It takes approximately 8h 53m to get from Geneva to Val di Sole, including transfers.
Geneva to Val di Sole bus services, operated by Sellitto, depart from Annemasse station.
Geneva to Val di Sole train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Val di Sole is to train which takes 8h 53m and costs €140 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 9h 38m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €250 and takes 6h 5m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Val di Sole, Emilia-Romagna, Italy?
You can take a train from Genève to Pianoro V. Pilastro via Domodossola, Milano Centrale, Bologna Centrale, Pianoro, and Pianoro Stazione in around 8h 53m. Alternatively, Sellitto operates a bus from Annemasse to Bologna 4 times a week. Tickets cost €35–45 and the journey takes 6h 45m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- €95–330
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–290
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Florence Peretola Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–260
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Florence Peretola Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–260
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–260
Train from Genève to Domodossola
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €85–260
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Genève to Domodossola
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €85–260
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Genève to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €150–440
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Locarno to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–120
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 0824 46304
- [email protected]
- Website
- sellitto.com
Bus from Annemasse to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–45
- Schedules at
- sellitto.com
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More Questions & Answers
Geneva to Val di Sole bus services, operated by Sellitto, arrive at Bologna station.
Geneva to Val di Sole train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Domodossola station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Val di Sole is 549 km. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Geneva to Val di Sole.
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