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How to get from Zürich Altstetten, Bahnhof to Champel by train?

From Zürich Altstetten, Bahnhof to Champel by train

To get from Zürich Altstetten, Bahnhof to Champel in Genève, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the S5 train from Zürich Altstetten station to Zürich 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 38 min. The train schedule from Zürich Altstetten, Bahnhof may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Champel on the Moovit app.

218min
Walk to train station
Train - S5S5
Train - IC1IC1
Train - RL1RL1
Walk to Champel
Leaves from Zürich Altstetten

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Zürich Altstetten
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - S5S5
    Wait for train
    S5
    Pfäffikon Sz
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Zürich Hb
    5 min
  • 4
    Train - IC1IC1
    Wait for train
    IC1
    Genève-Aéroport
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Genève
    173 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Genève
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - RL1RL1
    Wait for train
    RL1
    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

Alternative route from Zürich Altstetten, Bahnhof to Champel by train via S42, IC1 and RL1

To get from Zürich Altstetten, Bahnhof to Champel in Genève, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the S42 train from Zürich Altstetten station to Zürich 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 41 min. The train schedule from Zürich Altstetten, Bahnhof may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Champel on the Moovit app.

221min
Walk to train station
Train - S42S42
Train - IC1IC1
Train - RL1RL1
Walk to Champel
Leaves from Zürich Altstetten

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Zürich Altstetten
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - S42S42
    Wait for train
    S42
    Zürich Hb
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Zürich Hb
    7 min
  • 4
    Train - IC1IC1
    Wait for train
    IC1
    Genève-Aéroport
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Genève
    173 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Genève
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - RL1RL1
    Wait for train
    RL1
    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
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Public transit directions from Zürich Altstetten, Bahnhof to Champel

The distance between Zürich Altstetten, Bahnhof, Genève and Champel, Genève is approximately 261.85 km, which can typically be travelled in 218 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Zürich Altstetten, Bahnhof to Champel by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Genève – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Train schedule from Zürich Altstetten, Bahnhof to Champel

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Zürich Altstetten, Bahnhof to Champel by train via S42, IC1 and RL1

To get from Zürich Altstetten, Bahnhof to Champel in Genève, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the S42 train from Zürich Altstetten station to Zürich 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 41 min. The train schedule from Zürich Altstetten, Bahnhof may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Champel on the Moovit app.

221min
Walk to train station
Train - S42S42
Train - IC1IC1
Train - RL1RL1
Walk to Champel
Leaves from Zürich Altstetten

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Zürich Altstetten
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - S42S42
    Wait for train
    S42
    Zürich Hb
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Zürich Hb
    7 min
  • 4
    Train - IC1IC1
    Wait for train
    IC1
    Genève-Aéroport
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Genève
    173 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Genève
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - RL1RL1
    Wait for train
    RL1
    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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 218 minutes, using Train line S5, Train line IC1, Train line RL1.

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

    The alternative route takes 221 minutes, using Train line S42, Train line IC1, Train line RL1.

  • Is there a direct train between Zürich Altstetten, Bahnhof and Champel?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 38 min.

  • Which train line goes from Zürich Altstetten, Bahnhof to Champel?

    The S5 train line goes from Zürich Altstetten station near Zürich Altstetten, Bahnhof in Geneve to Pfäffikon Sz station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Pfäffikon Sz station near Champel in Genève.

  • How long does it take to travel from Zürich Altstetten, Bahnhof to Champel by train?

    The total travel time between Zürich Altstetten, Bahnhof in Geneve and Champel in Genève by train is about 3 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Zürich Altstetten, Bahnhof to get to Champel?

    Get on the S5 train from the Zürich Altstetten station near Zürich Altstetten, Bahnhof in Geneve.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Zürich Altstetten, Bahnhof and Champel?

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

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