There are 6 ways to get from Lake Maggiore to Geneva 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 Stresa to Genevetrain Ec
4h 25mCHF 56–112Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Stresa - Imbarcadero to Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1bus 35
- Take the bus from Milan to Genevabus FlixBus N1524
6h 55mCHF 40–58Drive 286.8 km
- Drive from Stresa to Genevacar 286.8 km
3h 42mCHF 47–68Train, fly
- Take the train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hbtrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
4h 33mCHF 140–373Train via Locarno FART
- Take the train from Locarno FART to Domodossolatrain 72 / ...
- Take the train from Domodossola to Genèvetrain Ec
5h 32mCHF 60–273Train via Attalens
- Take the train from Locarno to Palézieuxtrain Ic
- Take the train from Palézieux to Genèvetrain Ir15 / ...
5h 42mCHF 144–441
Lake Maggiore to Geneva by bus and train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Maggiore to Geneva is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 60 and takes 6h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Maggiore to Geneva is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Maggiore to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Stresa - Imbarcadero and arriving at Geneva via Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Lake Maggiore to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Stresa and arriving at Geneve via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Lake Maggiore and Geneva is 282 km. The road distance is 286.8 km.
The best way to get from Lake Maggiore to Geneva without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 120.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Lake Maggiore to Geneva, including transfers.
Lake Maggiore to Geneva bus services, operated by S.A.F. - SOCIETA' AUTOSERVIZI FONTANETO S.r.l., depart from Stresa - Imbarcadero station.
Lake Maggiore to Geneva train services, operated by FART, depart from Locarno FART station.
The best way to get from Lake Maggiore to Geneva is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 60 and takes 6h 55m.
What companies run services between Lake Maggiore, Italy and Geneva, Switzerland?
Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Stresa to Geneve 3 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 55–110 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stresa - Imbarcadero to Geneva via Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 and Milan in around 6h 55m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Stresa to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–110
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 70–110
- 2nd Class
- CHF 55–80
Train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–80
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 55–80
- 2nd Class
- CHF 35–50
Train from Domodossola to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–95
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 65–95
- 2nd Class
- CHF 50–70
- Phone
- +41 (0)91 756 04 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- centovalli.ch
Train from Locarno FART to Domodossola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–14
- Schedules at
- centovalli.ch
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Domodossola to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 80–260
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Locarno to Palézieux
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 110–360
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Palézieux to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 27–85
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39 0322 863117
- [email protected]
- Website
- safduemila.com
Bus from Stresa - Imbarcadero to Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–19
- Website
- https://www.safduemila.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Milan to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 23–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Lake Maggiore to Geneva bus services, operated by S.A.F. - SOCIETA' AUTOSERVIZI FONTANETO S.r.l., arrive at Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 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 42m to drive from Lake Maggiore to Geneva.
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