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How to get fromGenoa to Swiss Alpsby train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Genoa to Swiss Alps by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bellinzonatrain train Ec
    3. Take the train from Bellinzona to Airolotrain train
    6h 52m
    CHF 35–130

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Genoa to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus bus 500 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Milan to Bellinzonabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Biasca, Stazione to Airolo, Stazionebus bus 120
    8h 30m
    CHF 35–50

  3. Drive 309.2 km

    1. Drive from Genoa to Swiss Alpscar car 309.2 km
    3h 13m
    CHF 51–73

  4. Train via Como

    1. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Como Camerlatatrain train
    2. Take the train from Como Camerlata to Locarnotrain train
    3. Take the train from Locarno to Airolotrain train
    8h 9m
    CHF 47–178

Genoa to Swiss Alps by train and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration6h 52mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 317.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Swiss Alps, Canton Ticino, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Genova Brignole to Gotthard Passhöhe via Milano Centrale, Bellinzona, Airolo, and Airolo, Stazione in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Genoa to Gotthard Passhöhe via Milan, Bellinzona, Castione, Stazione, Biasca, Stazione, and Airolo, Stazione in around 8h 30m.

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