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How to get from Zürich, Balgrist to Champel by light rail and train?

From Zürich, Balgrist to Champel by light rail and train

To get from Zürich, Balgrist to Champel in Genève, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the 11 light rail from Zürich, Balgrist station to Zürich, Bahnhofstrasse/Hb station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC1 train and finally take the RL1 train from Genève station to Genève-Champel station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 50 min.

230min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 1111
Train - IC1IC1
Train - RL1RL1
Walk to Champel
Leaves from Zürich, Balgrist

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Zürich, Balgrist
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 1111
    Wait for light rail
    11
    Zürich, Auzelg
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Zürich, Bahnhofstrasse/Hb
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Zürich Hb
    150 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - IC1IC1
    Wait for train
    IC1
    Genève-Aéroport
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Genève
    173 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Genève
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - RL1RL1
    Wait for train
    RL1
    Annemasse
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Genève-Champel
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to Champel
    Walk to
    Champel
    Avenue Peschier
    490 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Zürich, Balgrist to Champel by bus, light rail and train

To get from Zürich, Balgrist to Champel in Genève, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the 11 light rail from Zürich, Balgrist station to Zürich, Bahnhofstrasse/Hb station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC1 train and finally take the 20 bus from Genève, Gare Cornavin station to Genève-Champel, Gare/Peschier station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 50 min.

230min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 1111
Train - IC1IC1
Bus - 2020
Walk to Champel
Leaves from Zürich, Balgrist

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Zürich, Balgrist
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 1111
    Wait for light rail
    11
    Zürich, Auzelg
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Zürich, Bahnhofstrasse/Hb
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Zürich Hb
    150 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - IC1IC1
    Wait for train
    IC1
    Genève-Aéroport
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Genève
    173 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Genève, Gare Cornavin
    160 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Veyrier, Tournettes
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Genève-Champel, Gare/Peschier
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to Champel
    Walk to
    Champel
    Avenue Peschier
    480 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Zürich, Balgrist to Champel

The distance between Zürich, Balgrist, Genève and Champel, Genève is approximately 266.07 km, which can typically be travelled in 230 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Zürich, Balgrist to Champel by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Genève – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Zürich, Balgrist

Zürich, Balgrist is located at Zürich, Balgrist, Genève and the nearest public transit station is Zürich, Balgrist Ost.

Bus stations close to Zürich, Balgrist:

  • Zürich, Balgrist Ost
  • Zürich, Klinik Hirslanden
  • Zürich, Kinderspital

Public transit stations close to Champel, Genève

Champel is located at Avenue Peschier, Genève and the nearest public transit station is Genève, Crêts-De-Champel.

Train stations close to Champel:

  • Genève-Champel

Bus stations close to Champel:

  • Genève, Crêts-De-Champel
  • Genève, Miremont
  • Genève, Gos

From Zürich, Balgrist to Champel by bus, light rail and train

To get from Zürich, Balgrist to Champel in Genève, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the 11 light rail from Zürich, Balgrist station to Zürich, Bahnhofstrasse/Hb station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC1 train and finally take the 20 bus from Genève, Gare Cornavin station to Genève-Champel, Gare/Peschier station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 50 min.

230min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 1111
Train - IC1IC1
Bus - 2020
Walk to Champel
Leaves from Zürich, Balgrist

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Zürich, Balgrist
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 1111
    Wait for light rail
    11
    Zürich, Auzelg
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Zürich, Bahnhofstrasse/Hb
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Zürich Hb
    150 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - IC1IC1
    Wait for train
    IC1
    Genève-Aéroport
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Genève
    173 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Genève, Gare Cornavin
    160 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Veyrier, Tournettes
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Genève-Champel, Gare/Peschier
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to Champel
    Walk to
    Champel
    Avenue Peschier
    480 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Zürich, Balgrist to Champel?

    The fastest way takes 230 minutes, using Light Rail line 11, Train line IC1, Train line RL1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Zürich, Balgrist to Champel?

    The alternative route takes 230 minutes, using Light Rail line 11, Train line IC1, Bus line 20.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Zürich, Balgrist and Champel?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 50 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Zürich, Balgrist to Champel?

    The 11 light rail line goes from Zürich, Balgrist station near Zürich, Balgrist in Geneve to Zürich, Auzelg station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Zürich, Auzelg station near Champel in Genève.

  • How long does it take to travel from Zürich, Balgrist to Champel by light rail and train?

    The total travel time between Zürich, Balgrist in Geneve and Champel in Genève by light rail and train is about 3 hr 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Zürich, Balgrist to get to Champel?

    Get on the 11 light rail from the Zürich, Balgrist station near Zürich, Balgrist in Geneve.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Zürich, Balgrist and Champel?

    Get off the light rail at the Zürich, Auzelg station, which is closest to Champel in Genève.