There are 4 ways to get from Genoa to Rivera by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, 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 via Milan (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Ec
4h 6mCHF 26–54Train
cheapest- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Como Camerlatatrain Re13
4h 17mCHF 15–35Bus
- Take the bus from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 55mCHF 18–34Drive 229.2 km
- Drive from Genoa to Riveracar 229.2 km
2h 24mCHF 39–56
Genoa to Rivera by train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Rivera is to bus which costs SFr 17 - SFr 35 and takes 4h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Genoa to Rivera is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.
No, there is no direct bus from Genoa to Rivera. However, there are services departing from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop and arriving at Lugano, Stazione via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Lugano, Via Ciani/Cornaredo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Rivera. However, there are services departing from Genova Brignole and arriving at Rivera-Bironico via Milano Centrale and Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Genoa and Rivera is 229 km. The road distance is 229.2 km.
The best way to get from Genoa to Rivera without a car is to train via Milan which takes 4h 6m and costs SFr 26 - SFr 55.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Genoa to Rivera, including transfers.
Genoa to Rivera bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop station.
Genoa to Rivera train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Genova Brignole station.
The best way to get from Genoa to Rivera is to train via Milan which takes 4h 6m and costs SFr 26 - SFr 55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 17 - SFr 35 and takes 4h 55m.
What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Rivera, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Genova Brignole to Rivera-Bironico via Milano Centrale and Lugano in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop to Rivera-Bironico via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Lugano, Lugano, Via Ciani/Cornaredo, Lugano, Stazione, and Lugano in around 4h 55m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–26
- 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
- CHF 15–22
- 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
- CHF 18–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–17
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 10–15
- 2nd Class
- CHF 12–17
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Genova Brignole to Como Camerlata
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–14
- Website
- Trenord
- 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
- CHF 8–15
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–8
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- 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
- CHF 10–17
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Genoa to Rivera bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Genoa to Rivera train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to Rivera is 229 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Genoa to Rivera.
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