There are 4 ways to get from Geneva to Ventimiglia by plane, train, bus, train (TGV, Trenitalia), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, train
best- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane GVA - NCE
- Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Ventimigliatrain
2h 43m€48–135Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva to Sanremobus FlixBus 1404
8h 42m€41–62Train
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Nice-Villetrain
9h 32m€132–246Drive 426.5 km
- Drive from Geneva to Ventimigliacar 426.5 km
5h 31m€77–112
Geneva to Ventimiglia by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Ventimiglia is to bus which costs €40 - €65 and takes 8h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Ventimiglia is to fly and train which takes 2h 43m and costs €45 - €140.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Ventimiglia. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Ventimiglia via San Remo - Autostazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Ventimiglia. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Ventimiglia via Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu, Marseille-Saint-Charles and Nice-Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.
The distance between Geneva and Ventimiglia is 343 km. The road distance is 426.5 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Ventimiglia without a car is to bus which takes 8h 42m and costs €40 - €65.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Geneva to Ventimiglia, including transfers.
Geneva to Ventimiglia bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.
Geneva to Ventimiglia train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bellegarde station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Ventimiglia is to bus which takes 8h 42m and costs €40 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €130 - €250 and takes 9h 32m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Ventimiglia, Italy?
FlixBus operates a bus from Geneva to Sanremo twice daily. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 7h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genève to Ventimiglia via Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu, Marseille St Charles, Marseille-Saint-Charles, and Nice-Ville in around 9h 32m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–120
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–120
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- ZOU!
Train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- ZOU!
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Nice-Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–80
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Trenitalia
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva to Sanremo
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Geneva to Ventimiglia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sanremo station.
Geneva to Ventimiglia train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Ventimiglia is 427 km. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Geneva to Ventimiglia.
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