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Compare train, bus, and flight for Geneva to Chiasso
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Chiasso among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $97 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 55m. 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 bus costs an average of $97, while a flight costs an average of $667.
Distance: 141 miles (227 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$97 Average price Cheapest | $148 Average price | $667 Average price | $201 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 22m Average total duration 6h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Chiasso:
A bus is $50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Chiasso costing on average $148.
A bus is $569 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Chiasso costing on average $667.
Other travel options to Chiasso take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 45m.
Bus takes on average 7h 22m.
Tickets start at around $148 compared to roughly $201 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $54. The journey takes 5h 15m versus 3h 58m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Geneva to Chiasso by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Geneva to Chiasso is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:30 PM11h55Geneva7:25 AMChiasso$611One-way0 transfers
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7:30 PM11h55Geneva7:25 AMChiasso$611One-way0 transfers
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7:30 PM11h55Geneva7:25 AMChiasso$611One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Chiasso:
A bus is $50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Chiasso costing on average $148.
A bus is $569 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Chiasso costing on average $667.
Other travel options to Chiasso take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 45m.
Bus takes on average 7h 22m.
- Around 32 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Geneva and Chiasso as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Chiasso station.
- Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Milan Malpensa Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Geneve, Place Dorcière and arrive in Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni).
- Travel with SBB to go to Chiasso by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Chiasso by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss, Eurowings, BA Cityflyer, Brussels Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Gulf Air, Vueling, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, ITA, British Airways to go to Chiasso by flight.
- 0 direct flights per day with Gulf Air.
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