There are 7 ways to get from Lake Maggiore to Geneva Airport (GVA) by train, plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, rideshare, or car
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Train to Zurich Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hbtrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
4h 32mCHF 140–381Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Stresa - Imbarcadero to Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1bus 35
- Take the bus from Milan to Genevabus FlixBus N1524
7h 28mCHF 45–73Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Stresa to Genevetrain Ec
4h 40mCHF 58–118Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Stresa to Geneva-GVA290.9 km
3h 48mDrive 290.9 km
- Drive from Stresa to Geneva Airport (GVA)car 290.9 km
3h 48mCHF 48–68Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
- Take the train from Laveno Mombello Lago to Varese Nordtrain
- Take the train from Varese to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane MXP - GVA
3h 33mCHF 76–233Train via Brig
- Take the train from Locarno FART to Domodossolatrain 72 / ...
- Take the train from Brig to Genève-Aéroporttrain Ir95 / ...
5h 56mCHF 87–233
Lake Maggiore to Geneva Airport (GVA) by bus and train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Maggiore to Geneva Airport (GVA) is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 75 and takes 7h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Maggiore to Geneva Airport (GVA) is to train and fly which takes 3h 33m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 240.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Maggiore to Geneva Airport (GVA). However, there are services departing from Stresa - Imbarcadero and arriving at Genève-Aéroport, WTC via Milan and Genève, gare Cornavin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Lake Maggiore to Geneva Airport (GVA). However, there are services departing from Stresa and arriving at Genève-Aéroport via Genève. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Lake Maggiore and Geneva Airport (GVA) is 415 km. The road distance is 290.9 km.
The best way to get from Lake Maggiore to Geneva Airport (GVA) without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 120.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Lake Maggiore to Geneva Airport (GVA), including transfers.
Lake Maggiore to Geneva Airport (GVA) bus services, operated by S.A.F. - SOCIETA' AUTOSERVIZI FONTANETO S.r.l., depart from Stresa - Imbarcadero station.
Lake Maggiore to Geneva Airport (GVA) train services, operated by FART, depart from Locarno FART station.
The best way to get from Lake Maggiore to Geneva Airport (GVA) is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 75 and takes 7h 28m.
What companies run services between Lake Maggiore, Italy and Geneva Airport (GVA), 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 Genève-Aéroport, WTC via Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1, Milan, Geneva, and Genève, gare Cornavin in around 7h 28m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 100–340
- Website
- rj.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- CHF 100–200
- Website
- gulfair.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 110–170
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–80
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 55–80
- 2nd Class
- CHF 35–50
Train from Stresa to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–110
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 70–110
- 2nd Class
- CHF 55–80
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Laveno Mombello Lago to Varese Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 2–4
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Varese to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–5
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Varese to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 13–40
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Brig to Genève-Aéroport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–210
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- 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 9–14
- Schedules at
- FART
- Phone
- +39 0322 863117
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.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/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Milan to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 22–40
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Stresa to Geneva-GVA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Lake Maggiore to Geneva Airport (GVA) bus services, operated by S.A.F. - SOCIETA' AUTOSERVIZI FONTANETO S.r.l., arrive at Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 station.
Lake Maggiore to Geneva Airport (GVA) train services, operated by FART, arrive at Domodossola station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Maggiore to Geneva Airport (GVA) is 291 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Lake Maggiore to Geneva Airport (GVA).
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