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Patek Philippe Museum
Celebrated watchmaking museum with historic timepieces, automata, and a major library on horology. A top choice for understanding Geneva’s watch heritage.
Cheapest price
$144
Average price
$165
Fastest journey
5 h 21 m
Average duration
5 h 27 m
Trains per day
20
Distance
213 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gallarate to Geneva is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gallarate to Geneva will cost around $165 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $144.
It's difficult to get from Gallarate to Geneva without transferring at least 2 times.
EC 10 | 10 · IC 900 | 900
EC 10 | 10 · IC 5 518 | 518 · IR 90 1818 | 1818
S 50 25560 | 25560 · IC 2 870 | 870 · IC 5 518 | 518 · IR 90 1818 | 1818
S 10 25162 | 25162 · IC 21 672 | 672 · IC 5 520 | 520 · IR 90 1820 | 1820
S 10 25164 | 25164 · IC 2 874 | 874 · IC 902 | 902
RE 80 25510 | 25510 · IC 21 672 | 672 · IC 5 520 | 520 · IR 90 1820 | 1820
RE 80 25508 | 25508 · IC 2 870 | 870 · IC 5 518 | 518 · IR 90 1818 | 1818
RE 80 25510 | 25510 · IC 21 672 | 672 · IR 15 2520 | 2520
S 50 25560 | 25560 · IC 2 870 | 870 · IC 5 518 | 518 · IR 90 1818 | 1818
S 10 25162 | 25162 · IC 21 672 | 672 · IC 5 520 | 520 · IR 90 1820 | 1820Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Gallarate to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $77.
Distance: 132 miles (213 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$121 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $200 Average price |
4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 50m Average total duration 10h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Gallarate to Geneva:
A bus is $84 (€69) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gallarate to Geneva costing on average $121 (€99).
A bus is $164 (€134) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gallarate to Geneva costing on average $200 (€164).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 15m.
Flight takes on average 10h 50m.
The table below shows live departures for Gallarate to Geneva trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EC 10 | 10 · IC 900 | 900 | 8:05 AM Chiasso station | 6h20 | 2:25 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
EC 10 | 10 · IC 5 518 | 518 · IR 90 1818 | 1818 | 8:05 AM Chiasso station | 5h50 | 1:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
S 50 25560 | 25560 · IC 2 870 | 870 · IC 5 518 | 518 · IR 90 1818 | 1818 | 8:23 AM Stabio station | 5h32 | 1:55 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
S 10 25160 | 25160 · IC 2 870 | 870 · IC 5 518 | 518 · IR 90 1818 | 1818 | 8:23 AM Balerna station | 5h32 | 1:55 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
S 10 25160 | 25160 · IC 2 870 | 870 · IC 900 | 900 | 8:23 AM Balerna station | 6h02 | 2:25 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
S 50 25560 | 25560 · IC 2 870 | 870 · IC 900 | 900 | 8:23 AM Stabio station | 6h02 | 2:25 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
RE 80 25508 | 25508 · IC 2 870 | 870 · IC 900 | 900 | 8:34 AM Chiasso station | 5h51 | 2:25 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
RE 80 25508 | 25508 · IC 2 870 | 870 · IC 5 518 | 518 · IR 90 1818 | 1818 | 8:34 AM Chiasso station | 5h21 | 1:55 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
EC 12 | 12 · IC 1 718 | 718 | 9:05 AM Chiasso station | 6h20 | 3:25 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
EC 12 | 12 · IC 5 520 | 520 · IR 90 1820 | 1820 | 9:05 AM Chiasso station | 5h50 | 2:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
S 10 25162 | 25162 · IC 21 672 | 672 · IC 5 520 | 520 · IR 90 1820 | 1820 | 9:23 AM Balerna station | 5h32 | 2:55 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
S 50 25562 | 25562 · IC 21 672 | 672 · IR 15 2520 | 2520 | 9:23 AM Stabio station | 5h42 | 3:05 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
S 10 25162 | 25162 · IC 21 672 | 672 · IR 15 2520 | 2520 | 9:23 AM Balerna station | 5h42 | 3:05 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
S 50 25562 | 25562 · IC 21 672 | 672 · IC 5 520 | 520 · IR 90 1820 | 1820 | 9:23 AM Stabio station | 5h32 | 2:55 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
RE 80 25510 | 25510 · IC 21 672 | 672 · IC 5 520 | 520 · IR 90 1820 | 1820 | 9:34 AM Chiasso station | 5h21 | 2:55 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
RE 80 25510 | 25510 · IC 21 672 | 672 · IR 15 2520 | 2520 | 9:34 AM Chiasso station | 5h31 | 3:05 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
S 10 25164 | 25164 · IC 2 874 | 874 · IC 902 | 902 | 10:23 AM Balerna station | 6h02 | 4:25 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
S 50 25564 | 25564 · IC 2 874 | 874 · IC 5 522 | 522 · IR 90 1822 | 1822 | 10:23 AM Stabio station | 5h32 | 3:55 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
S 50 25564 | 25564 · IC 2 874 | 874 · IC 902 | 902 | 10:23 AM Stabio station | 6h02 | 4:25 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
S 10 25164 | 25164 · IC 2 874 | 874 · IC 5 522 | 522 · IR 90 1822 | 1822 | 10:23 AM Balerna station | 5h32 | 3:55 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Gallarate to Geneva run on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $62 (€51) but you can travel from only $26 (€21) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 01:08, the last at 23:21. The fastest train covers the 132 miles (213 km) distance in 5h 24m.
Distance 132 miles (213 km) |
Average train duration 3h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $62 (€51) |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 5h 24m |
First train 1:08 AM |
Last train 11:21 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Thu |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Most Gallarate to Geneva trains use the Chiasso to Genève station pair, with some services arriving at Genève, Cornavin. Use this guide to compare Gallarate and Geneva train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Gallarate has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Amaryllis Bistrot and Restaurant, Ristorante Thailandese Knokkhan
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Gallarate. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Gallarate. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gallarate: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gallarate: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gallarate: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Astoria Gallarate, Jet Hotel.
Genève has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Bistrot de Charlotte, Les Brasseurs, La Matze Restaurant
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genève. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genève. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genève: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genève: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Warwick Geneva, Hotel Cornavin, ibis Styles Genève Gare.
Genève, Cornavin has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food options include: La Matze Restaurant
ATMs are available at Genève, Cornavin.
Available at Genève, Cornavin: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genève, Cornavin: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève, Cornavin.
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