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Compare train and flight for Geneva to Bellinzona
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Bellinzona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $119 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $119, while a flight costs an average of $580.
Distance: 137 miles (221 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$119 Average price Cheapest | $580 Average price | $122 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 1m Average total duration Fastest 4h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Geneva to Bellinzona
Compare the available ways to get from Geneva to Bellinzona, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Bellinzona:
A train is $462 (€387) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Bellinzona costing on average $580 (€486).
Other travel options to Bellinzona take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 10m.
The journey is about 1m faster (4h 31m by train vs 4h 32m by car) and roughly $4 (€3) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($119 (€100) vs $122 (€102)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Geneva to Bellinzona
How to get from Geneva to Bellinzona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Geneva to Bellinzona is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:50 AM11h30Geneva7:20 PMBellinzona$2041One-way0 transfers
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- 7:50 AM11h30Geneva7:20 PMBellinzona$2041One-way0 transfers
Fastest
6:35 AM3h25Geneva10:00 AMBellinzona$3521One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 7:55 AM8h15Geneva4:10 PMBellinzona$2501One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Bellinzona:
A train is $462 (€387) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Bellinzona costing on average $580 (€486).
Other travel options to Bellinzona take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 10m.
- Around 35 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Geneva and Bellinzona as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Milan Malpensa Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Bellinzona station.
- Travel with SBB to go to Bellinzona by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss, Eurowings, BA Cityflyer, Brussels Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Gulf Air, Vueling, Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, ITA, British Airways to go to Bellinzona by flight.
- 0 direct flights per day with Gulf Air.
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