There are 6 ways to get from Genoa to Switzerland by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
5h 46mCHF 50–100Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Genoa to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N177
6h 8mCHF 32–52Drive 415.7 km
- Drive from Genoa to Zurichcar 415.7 km
4h 30mCHF 68–98Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
5h 35mCHF 87–207Train via Como
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Como S.Giovannitrain Re13
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Zürich HBtrain Ec
6h 37mCHF 78–226Fly Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane GOA - BGY
- Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
5h 26mCHF 81–330
Genoa to Switzerland by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Switzerland is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 55 and takes 6h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Genoa to Switzerland is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 100.
No, there is no direct bus from Genoa to Switzerland station. However, there are services departing from Genoa and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Genova Brignole and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Milano Centrale and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
The distance between Genoa and Switzerland is 392 km. The road distance is 415.7 km.
The best way to get from Genoa to Switzerland without a car is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 100.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Genoa to Switzerland, including transfers.
Genoa to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.
Genoa to Switzerland train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Genova Brignole station.
The best way to get from Genoa to Switzerland is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 55 and takes 6h 8m.
What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Switzerland?
You can take a train from Genova Brignole to Zürich Stadelhofen via Milano Centrale, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Genoa to Zurich Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost CHF 30–50 and the journey takes 6h 5m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–310
- Website
- luxwing.com
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Wednesday, Saturday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- CHF 25–200
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–150
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–30
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–30
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–27
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–27
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 19–40
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 19–40
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–60
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 35–55
- 2nd Class
- CHF 45–60
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–65
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 40–65
- 2nd Class
- CHF 21–29
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Genova Brignole to Como S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–15
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–210
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Genoa to Zurich Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
- [email protected]
- Website
- TERRAVISION
Bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoia
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–23
- Website
- TERRAVISION
,_24_July_2012.jpg "TerraVision Bus Exterior")
#/media/File:A_Terravision_coach.jpg "Bus Exterior")
#/media/File:Terravision_coach_(SA02_RNF),_30_March_2012.jpg "Bus Exterior")
Want to know more about travelling around Switzerland
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Italy Travel Guides
Read the travel guide
Heading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Genoa to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.
Genoa to Switzerland train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to Switzerland is 416 km. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Genoa to Switzerland.
Book your Genoa to Switzerland train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Genoa to Switzerland bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 1257+ hotels available in Switzerland.