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 4 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 49 min. The light rail and train schedule from Zürich, Balgrist may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Champel on the Moovit app.

229min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 44
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 - 44
    Wait for light rail
    4
    Zürich, Bahnhofstrasse/Hb
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Zürich, Bahnhofstrasse/Hb
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Zürich Hb
    170 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
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Public transit directions from Zürich, Balgrist to Champel

The distance between Zürich, Balgrist, Genève and Champel, Genève is approximately 266.16 km, which can typically be travelled in 229 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.

Light Rail And Train schedule from Zürich, Balgrist to Champel

To check the light rail and train schedule from Zürich, Balgrist to Champel using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Zürich, Balgrist) and destination (Champel), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each light rail and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest light rail and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 229 minutes, using Light Rail line 4, Train line IC1, Train line RL1.

  • 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 49 min.

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

    The 4 light rail line goes from Zürich, Balgrist station near Zürich, Balgrist in Zürich to Zürich, Bahnhofstrasse/Hb station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Zürich, Bahnhofstrasse/Hb 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 Zürich and Champel in Genève by light rail and train is about 3 hr 49 min.

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

    Get on the 4 light rail from the Zürich, Balgrist station near Zürich, Balgrist in Zürich.

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

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

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