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How to get from Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/Hb to Champel by bus and train?

From Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/Hb to Champel by bus and train

To get from Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/Hb to Champel in Genève, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC8 train from Zürich Hb station to Bern station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IR15 train and finally take the 5 bus from Genève, Gare Cornavin station to Genève-Champel, Gare/Peschier station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 32 min. The bus and train schedule from Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/Hb may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Champel on the Moovit app.

212min
Train - IC8IC8
Train - IR15IR15
Bus - 55
Walk to Champel
Leaves from Zürich Hb

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/Hb
  • 2
    Train - IC8IC8
    Wait for train
    IC8
    Brig
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bern
    56 min
  • 4
    Train - IR15IR15
    Wait for train
    IR15
    Genève-Aéroport
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Genève
    121 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Genève, Gare Cornavin
    160 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Thônex, Vallard
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Genève-Champel, Gare/Peschier
    16 min
  • 9
    Walk to Champel
    Walk to
    Champel
    Avenue Peschier
    480 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/Hb to Champel by bus and train via IC8, IR15 and 20

To get from Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/Hb to Champel in Genève, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC8 train from Zürich Hb station to Bern station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IR15 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 33 min. The bus and train schedule from Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/Hb may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Champel on the Moovit app.

213min
Train - IC8IC8
Train - IR15IR15
Bus - 2020
Walk to Champel
Leaves from Zürich Hb

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/Hb
  • 2
    Train - IC8IC8
    Wait for train
    IC8
    Brig
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bern
    56 min
  • 4
    Train - IR15IR15
    Wait for train
    IR15
    Genève-Aéroport
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Genève
    121 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Genève, Gare Cornavin
    160 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Veyrier, Tournettes
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Genève-Champel, Gare/Peschier
    14 min
  • 9
    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, Bahnhofplatz/Hb to Champel

The distance between Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/Hb, Genève and Champel, Genève is approximately 255.89 km, which can typically be travelled in 212 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/Hb to Champel by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Genève – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/Hb to Champel

To check the bus and train schedule from Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/Hb to Champel using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/Hb) and destination (Champel), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus 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 bus and train schedules.

Alternative route from Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/Hb to Champel by bus and train via IC8, IR15 and 20

To get from Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/Hb to Champel in Genève, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC8 train from Zürich Hb station to Bern station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IR15 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 33 min. The bus and train schedule from Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/Hb may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Champel on the Moovit app.

213min
Train - IC8IC8
Train - IR15IR15
Bus - 2020
Walk to Champel
Leaves from Zürich Hb

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/Hb
  • 2
    Train - IC8IC8
    Wait for train
    IC8
    Brig
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bern
    56 min
  • 4
    Train - IR15IR15
    Wait for train
    IR15
    Genève-Aéroport
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Genève
    121 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Genève, Gare Cornavin
    160 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Veyrier, Tournettes
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Genève-Champel, Gare/Peschier
    14 min
  • 9
    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, Bahnhofplatz/Hb to Champel?

    The fastest way takes 212 minutes, using Train line IC8, Train line IR15, Bus line 5.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/Hb to Champel?

    The alternative route takes 213 minutes, using Train line IC8, Train line IR15, Bus line 20.

  • Is there a direct train between Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/Hb and Champel?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 32 min.

  • Which train line goes from Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/Hb to Champel?

    The IC8 train line goes from Brig station near Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/Hb in Geneve to Bern station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Bern station near Champel in Genève.

  • How long does it take to travel from Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/Hb to Champel by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/Hb in Geneve and Champel in Genève by train and bus is about 3 hr 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/Hb to get to Champel?

    Get on the IC8 train from the Brig station near Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/Hb in Geneve.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/Hb and Champel?

    Get off the train at the Bern stop, which is closest to Champel in Genève.