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How to get fromSwitzerland to Genoaby train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Switzerland to Genoa by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train via Milan

    best
    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain train Ec
    2. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain train S11
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principetrain train Ic
    6h 56m
    €108–183

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Genoabus bus FlixBus N177
    6h 58m
    €36–56

  3. Drive  419.8 km

    1. Drive from Zurich to Genoacar car 419.8 km
    4h 36m
    €76–110

  4. Fly Zurich Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane ZRH - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principetrain train
    5h 30m
    €94–248

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Zugtrain train S5 / ...
    2. Take the train from Zug to Como S. Giovannitrain train Ec
    3. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Genova Brignoletrain train
    8h 43m
    €92–149

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Zürich to Aresebus bus
    2. Take the train from Milano Rogoredo to Genova Brignoletrain train 9992
    9h 38m
    €43–65

  7. Fly Geneva International Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane GVA - LIN
    2. Take the train from Milano Rogoredo to Genova P.Za Principetrain train
    5h 58m
    €98–343

  8. Fly Geneva International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane plane GVA - NCE
    2. Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Ventimigliatrain train
    3. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principetrain train
    8h 7m
    €62–166

Switzerland to Genoa by train

Calendar94Weekly Trains
Duration6h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket€108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 393.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Switzerland and Genoa, Italy?

You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Genova P.Za Principe via Zürich HB, Como S. Giovanni, and Milano Centrale in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Genoa once daily. Tickets cost €35–55 and the journey takes 5h 55m.

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