There are 5 ways to get from Lake Maggiore to Geneva by ferry, train, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 10 ferry, train
best- Take the ferry from Stresa to Stresa - Carcianoferry 10 / ...
- Take the train from Stresa to Genevetrain Ec
4h 37mCHF 59–105Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Laveno Mombello Lago to Milano Cadornatrain
- Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LIN - GVA
4h 52mCHF 37–281Drive 287 km
- Drive from Stresa to Genevacar 287 km
3h 44mCHF 55–79Train to Zurich Airport, fly
- Take the train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hbtrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
5h 2mCHF 144–403Train
- Take the train from Locarno FART to Domodossolatrain 72 / ...
- Take the train from Domodossola to Genèvetrain Ec
5h 32mCHF 60–133
Lake Maggiore to Geneva by ferry, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lake Maggiore to Geneva is to drive which costs SFr 50 - SFr 80 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Maggiore to Geneva is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 80.
No, there is no direct train from Lake Maggiore to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Locarno FART and arriving at Genève via Domodossola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
The distance between Lake Maggiore and Geneva is 283 km. The road distance is 287 km.
The best way to get from Lake Maggiore to Geneva without a car is to line 10 ferry and train which takes 4h 37m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 110.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Lake Maggiore to Geneva, including transfers.
Lake Maggiore to Geneva train services, operated by FART, depart from Locarno FART station.
Lake Maggiore to Geneva train services, operated by FART, arrive at Domodossola station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Maggiore to Geneva is 287 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Lake Maggiore to Geneva.
Book your Lake Maggiore to Geneva train tickets online with Omio.
What companies run services between Lake Maggiore, Italy and Geneva, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Locarno FART to Genève via Domodossola in around 5h 32m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 120–350
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 29–210
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Stresa to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–100
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 70–100
- 2nd Class
- CHF 55–80
Train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–75
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 50–75
- 2nd Class
- CHF 35–50
Train from Domodossola to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–95
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 65–95
- 2nd Class
- CHF 50–70
- Phone
- +41 (0)91 756 04 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- FART
Train from Locarno FART to Domodossola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–13
- Schedules at
- FART
Train from Domodossola to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–120
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Laveno Mombello Lago to Milano Cadorna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Website
- Trenord
Ferry from Stresa to Stresa - Carciano
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi
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
Italian Lakes: Getting around by train
Read the travel guide
Travelling by boat in Italy
Read the travel guide
Italy Travel Guides
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
There are 1199+ hotels available in Geneva.