How to get from Lax to Champel by train?

From Lax to Champel by train

To get from Lax to Champel in Genève, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the R42 train from Lax station to Brig Bahnhofplatz station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IR90 train and finally take the RL4 train from Genève station to Genève-Champel station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 49 min.

229min
Walk to train station
Train - R42R42
Train - IR90IR90
Train - RL4RL4
Walk to Champel
Leaves from Lax

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lax
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - R42R42
    Wait for train
    R42
    Zermatt
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brig Bahnhofplatz
    32 min
  • 4
    Train - IR90IR90
    Wait for train
    IR90
    Genève-Aéroport
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Genève
    149 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Genève
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - RL4RL4
    Wait for train
    RL4
    Annemasse
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Genève-Champel
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to Champel
    Walk to
    Champel
    Avenue Peschier
    490 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Lax to Champel by bus and train

To get from Lax to Champel in Genève, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the R42 train from Lax station to Brig Bahnhofplatz station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IR90 train and finally take the 8 bus from Genève, Gare Cornavin station to Genève, Krieg station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 55 min.

235min
Walk to train station
Train - R42R42
Train - IR90IR90
Bus - 88
Walk to Champel
Leaves from Lax

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lax
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - R42R42
    Wait for train
    R42
    Zermatt
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brig Bahnhofplatz
    32 min
  • 4
    Train - IR90IR90
    Wait for train
    IR90
    Genève-Aéroport
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Genève
    149 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Genève, Gare Cornavin
    130 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Veyrier, Douane
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Genève, Krieg
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Champel
    Walk to
    Champel
    Avenue Peschier
    470 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lax to Champel

The distance between Lax, Genève and Champel, Genève is approximately 228.71 km, which can typically be travelled in 229 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lax to Champel by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Genève – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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From Lax to Champel by bus and train

To get from Lax to Champel in Genève, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the R42 train from Lax station to Brig Bahnhofplatz station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IR90 train and finally take the 8 bus from Genève, Gare Cornavin station to Genève, Krieg station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 55 min.

235min
Walk to train station
Train - R42R42
Train - IR90IR90
Bus - 88
Walk to Champel
Leaves from Lax

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lax
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - R42R42
    Wait for train
    R42
    Zermatt
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brig Bahnhofplatz
    32 min
  • 4
    Train - IR90IR90
    Wait for train
    IR90
    Genève-Aéroport
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Genève
    149 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Genève, Gare Cornavin
    130 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Veyrier, Douane
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Genève, Krieg
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Champel
    Walk to
    Champel
    Avenue Peschier
    470 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lax to Champel?

    The fastest way takes 229 minutes, using Train line R42, Train line IR90, Train line RL4.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Lax to Champel?

    The alternative route takes 235 minutes, using Train line R42, Train line IR90, Bus line 8.

  • Is there a direct train between Lax and Champel?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 49 min.

  • Which train line goes from Lax to Champel?

    The R42 train line goes from Lax station near Lax in Geneve to Zermatt station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Zermatt station near Champel in Genève.

  • How long does it take to travel from Lax to Champel by train?

    The total travel time between Lax in Geneve and Champel in Genève by train is about 3 hr 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Lax to get to Champel?

    Get on the R42 train from the Lax station near Lax in Geneve.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Lax and Champel?

    Get off the train at the Zermatt station, which is closest to Champel in Genève.

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