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Compare train and bus for Chiasso to Genoa
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chiasso to Genoa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 98 miles (159 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$23 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 10m Average total duration 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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 Chiasso to Genoa:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chiasso to Genoa costing on average $23 (€19).
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 40m.
Travel optionsfrom Chiasso to Genoa
How to get from Chiasso to Genoa by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chiasso to Genoa is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus5:55 PM3h35Como, Via Colombo Cristoforo (Grandate FNM)9:30 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$191One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus5:55 PM3h35Como, Via Colombo Cristoforo (Grandate FNM)9:30 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$191One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AZ2045 · AZ139511:30 AM3h05Milan Linate Airport2:35 PMGenoa Airport$2521One-way1 transfer
Other options
Regionale TRENORD 25535 · Regionale Veloce 30458:31 PM3h26Chiasso station11:57 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$221One-way1 transfer
Regionale TRENORD 25501 · Regionale TRENORD 10853 · Regionale Veloce 30134:31 AM3h45Chiasso station8:16 AMGenoa Piazza Principe$221One-way2 transfers
Regionale TRENORD 25531 · Regionale Veloce 30416:31 PM3h47Chiasso station10:18 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$221One-way1 transfer
FlixBus8:10 AM3h50Como, Via Colombo Cristoforo (Grandate FNM)12:00 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$191One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:35 PM3h55Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)9:30 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$191One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:50 AM4h10Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni)12:00 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$191One-way0 transfers
AZ2029 · AZ13959:00 AM5h35Milan Linate Airport2:35 PMGenoa Airport$1681One-way1 transfer
AZ2055 · AZ13837:30 AM3h05Milan Linate Airport10:35 AMGenoa Airport$2821One-way1 transfer
AZ2109 · AZ13897:30 PM3h20Milan Linate Airport10:50 PMGenoa Airport$3371One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Chiasso to Genoa:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chiasso to Genoa costing on average $23 (€19).
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 40m.
- Around 20 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chiasso and Genoa as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Chiasso station and arrive in Genoa Piazza Principe.
- Buses mostly depart from Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni) and arrive in Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Genoa by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciabianca, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenord to go to Genoa by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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