There are 7 ways to get from Genova Brignole to Interlaken by train, bus, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train • 5h 43m
Cheapest option
Bus • 9h 41m
5 alternative options
Train via Brig • 5h 49m
Bus, train • 10h 40m
Drive • 4h 35m
Train, train to Milan Malpensa, fly • 7h 56m
Fly from Genoa, train • 8h 44m
Genova Brignole to Interlaken by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Genova Brignole to Interlaken is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 9h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Genova Brignole to Interlaken is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs €75 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Genova Brignole to Interlaken. However, there are services departing from Cadorna/Piazza Della Vittoria and arriving at Interlaken Ost, Bahnhof via Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia and Luzern, Inseliquai/Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Genova Brignole to Interlaken. However, there are services departing from Genova Brignole and arriving at Interlaken West via Milano Centrale Station and Spiez. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
The distance between Genova Brignole and Interlaken is 382 km. The road distance is 397.9 km.
The best way to get from Genova Brignole to Interlaken without a car is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs €80 - €190.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Genova Brignole to Interlaken, including transfers.
Genova Brignole to Interlaken bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia station.
Genova Brignole to Interlaken train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Genova Brignole station.
The best way to get from Genova Brignole to Interlaken is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs €80 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 9h 41m.
- Distance: 382 km
- Duration: 5h 43m
What companies run services between Genova Brignole, Italy and Interlaken, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Genova Brignole to Interlaken via Milano Centrale, Milano Centrale Station, and Spiez in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Genova Brignole to Interlaken via Cadorna/Piazza Della Vittoria, Doria/Metro' Principe, Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia, and Luzern, Inseliquai/Bahnhof in around 9h 41m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 130 - SFr 600
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Genoa to Zurich via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 150 - SFr 460
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Genoa to Zurich via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 190 - SFr 950
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 130 - SFr 410
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Genoa to Zurich via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- SFr 140 - SFr 600
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Genoa to Zurich via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 95 - SFr 350
Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 10 - SFr 14
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- SFr 10 - SFr 14
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 13 - SFr 55
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- SFr 13 - SFr 19
- Base Standard
- SFr 29 - SFr 40
- Base Premium
- SFr 35 - SFr 55
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- SFr 11 - SFr 20
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- SFr 17 - SFr 20
Frequently asked questions
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 848 44 66 88
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Milano Centrale Station to Spiez
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 70 - SFr 130
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Brig to Spiez
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- SFr 25 - SFr 45
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Bern to Interlaken West
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- SFr 24 - SFr 45
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Zürich Flughafen to Interlaken West
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 60 - SFr 110
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Brig
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 40 - SFr 95
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 2nd Class
- SFr 40 - SFr 55
- 1st Class
- SFr 65 - SFr 95
Train from Brig to Spiez
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- SFr 21 - SFr 60
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 2nd Class
- SFr 21 - SFr 28
- 1st Class
- SFr 40 - SFr 60
- Phone
- +41 58 327 32 71
- Website
- bls.ch
Train from Brig to Spiez
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 11 - SFr 16
- Website
- https://www.bls.ch/en
- Phone
- +49 (0) 7531 915109
- info@sbb-deutschland.de
- Website
- sbb-deutschland.de
Train from Bern to Interlaken West
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- SFr 6 - SFr 8
- Schedules at
- sbb-deutschland.de
Trenord operates regional and suburban lines throughout Italy’s Lombardy region, including the Malapensa Express from Milan’s Malapensa Airport and local lines around Lake Como and the Italian Lakes. Trenord train tickets can be purchased from machines at any train station and don’t need to be booked in advance.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 4 - SFr 6
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- 02 72 49 49 49
- Website
- malpensaexpress.it
Train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 13
- Website
- https://www.malpensaexpress.it/en/
- 2nd Class
- SFr 13
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia to Lucerne
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 26 - SFr 40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Luzern, Inseliquai/Bahnhof to Interlaken Ost, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 7 - SFr 11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +39 0827 34 117
- info@gruppodimaio.it
- Website
- gruppodimaio.it
Bus from Genova Brignole to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 50 - SFr 70
- Schedules at
- gruppodimaio.it
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Genova Brignole to Interlaken bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Interlaken Ost, Bahnhof station.
Genova Brignole to Interlaken train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Spiez station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genova Brignole to Interlaken is 398 km. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Genova Brignole to Interlaken.
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