There are 4 ways to get from Genoa to Lake Maggiore by train (Trenitalia), bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
4h 27m€45–83Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Genoa to Milanbus 495 / ...
- Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 to Stresa - Imbarcaderobus 35
4h 50m€32–41Bus via Milan
- Take the bus from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Rho Fiera Milano to Stresabus Re4
4h 43mDrive 205.9 km
- Drive from Genoa to Stresacar 205.9 km
2h€34–49
Genoa to Lake Maggiore by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Lake Maggiore is to bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 4h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Genoa to Lake Maggiore is to drive which takes 2h and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Genoa to Lake Maggiore. However, there are services departing from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop and arriving at Stresa - Imbarcadero via Rho Fiera Milano and Stresa - Stazione Ferroviaria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Lake Maggiore. However, there are services departing from Genova Brignole and arriving at Locarno via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Genoa and Lake Maggiore is 252 km. The road distance is 205.9 km.
The best way to get from Genoa to Lake Maggiore without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs €45 - €85.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Genoa to Lake Maggiore, including transfers.
Genoa to Lake Maggiore bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop station.
Genoa to Lake Maggiore train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Genova Brignole station.
The best way to get from Genoa to Lake Maggiore is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs €45 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus via Milan, which costs and takes 4h 43m.
What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Lake Maggiore, Italy?
You can take a train from Genova Brignole to Locarno via Milano Centrale in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop to Stresa - Imbarcadero via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Lampugnano, Rho Fieramilano, Rho Fiera Milano, and Stresa - Stazione Ferroviaria in around 4h 43m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Genoa to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Bus from Rho Fiera Milano to Stresa
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39 0322 863117
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.safduemila.com/
Bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 to Stresa - Imbarcadero
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–20
- Website
- https://www.safduemila.com/
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Booking & Getting There
Genoa to Lake Maggiore bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Genoa to Lake Maggiore train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to Lake Maggiore is 206 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Genoa to Lake Maggiore.
There are 5756+ hotels available in Lake Maggiore.