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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Geneva is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
5 h 25 m
Average
5 h 58 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
448 km
It's difficult to get from Bologna to Geneva without transferring at least once.
Distance | 277 miles (447 km) | |
Average train duration | 6 h 53 min | |
Average train ticket price | $105 (€92) | |
Direct train | No | |
Train companies | Trenitalia, Frecciarossa or ItaloTreno |
Trains from Bologna to Geneva cover the 277 miles (447 km) long journey taking on average 6 h 53 min with our travel partners like Trenitalia, Frecciarossa or ItaloTreno. There are direct train services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around $105 (€92), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $91 (€80). Travelers depart most frequently from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Genève.
You can travel by train from Bologna to Geneva with Frecciarossa, Italo and Trenitalia for as low as $91 (€80). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
Italo is a brand of high-speed trains operated by the Italian train company Nuovo Trasporto Viaggiatori (NTV). Its fleet of trains includes the Italo AGV 575, the premier high-speed service reaching speeds up to 186 mph (300 km/h), and the Italo EVO, an eco-friendly train that can reach a maximum speed of 150 mph (250 km/h). Italo offers four different class options, but each train car is modernly equipped with a high level of comfort. You can choose between the Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive classes. Standard services in all Italo trains include bathrooms, free WiFi, power outlets, reclining leather seats, footrests, snack machines and Italo Live (free onboard entertainment featuring a selection of movies, music and games). Italo offers three types of fares with different prices and flexibility: Low Cost, Economy, and Flex.
Italo from Bologna to Geneva train information:
Find the perfect train from Bologna to Geneva with Trenitalia. Trenitalia offers different ticket types to fit anyone’s budget, such as the Base, Economy, Super Economy and Ordinaria tickets. You can also apply Trenitalia discount cards on Omio at the time of purchase. The distance to Geneva from Bologna by train is 277 miles (447 km) and the cheapest price for a one-way ticket is $91 (€80). Check out Trenitalia’s train schedule from Bologna to Geneva, compare the best prices for the route and book your cheap train ticket on Omio today!
Trenitalia is the main provider of train services in Italy, with a huge fleet of trains offering different levels of comfort, amenities and speed at which they travel. The company's flagship trains are the high-speed Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca. Trenitalia also operates trains such as the Eurocity (EC), Euronotte (EN), InterCity (IC), InterCitynotte (ICN), as well as the Regionale Veloce (RV), Regionale (R), Suburbano (S) and Metropolitano (M). Bathrooms and WiFi access are standard on long-distance train routes. In most cases, the trains also provide barrier-free access.
There’s no need to fly between Italian hotspots when you can simply take a Frecciarossa train to reach your destination in just a few hours. Frecciarossa is the premier high-speed train service from Trenitalia, Italy’s national railroad company, with around 200 connections made across Italy per day. These trains reach speeds up to 186 mph (300 kmh), making them one of the fastest in the world. You can expect to travel 277 miles (447 km) between Bologna and Geneva on a Frecciarossa high-speed train. All Frecciarossa classes provide free WiFi access, power outlets, air conditioning, bathrooms, luggage storage, onboard entertainment, and restaurant and bar services to passengers.
You can find the best deals on cheap Frecciarossa train tickets right here. As an official travel partner of Trenitalia, Omio shows you all travel information for the Bologna to Geneva journey, such as departure and arrival times, stops, train stations, journey times, and cheap fares. Once you’re ready, buy your Bologna to Geneva train ticket on Omio and enjoy traveling in full comfort on a Frecciarossa train!
Frecciarossa from Bologna to Geneva train information:
Travel between Bologna, Italy and Geneva, Switzerland by train is: Unrestricted.
International entry status: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Italy
Conditions of entry:
All travelers in Switzerland must observe these coronavirus safety measures:
The information above was last checked on 2/21/23. Remember to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train to Geneva from Bologna as this information can change.
The restriction level for your return train to Bologna, Italy from Geneva is: Unrestricted.
International entry is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland
Conditions of reentry:
The government of Italy has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
Last checked on 3/8/23. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train to Bologna from Geneva closer to your date of departure here here.
When traveling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from Bologna Centrale and arriving in Genève.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Bologna Centrale, which is located around 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city center, and they get off the train at Genève, located 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city center.
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