How to get from Zürich Altstetten, Bahnhof to Cité Universitaire by bus and train?

From Zürich Altstetten, Bahnhof to Cité Universitaire by bus and train

To get from Zürich Altstetten, Bahnhof to Cité Universitaire in Genève, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: 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 3 bus from Genève, Coutance station to Genève, Crêts-De-Champel station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 50 min. The bus and train schedule from Zürich Altstetten, Bahnhof may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Cité Universitaire on the Moovit app.

230min
Walk to train station
Train - S5S5
Train - IC1IC1
Bus - 33
Walk to Cité Universitaire
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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Genève, Coutance
    520 m • 7 min
  • 7
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Genève, Crêts-De-Champel
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Genève, Crêts-De-Champel
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Cité Universitaire
    Walk to
    Cité Universitaire
    Chemin Edouard-Tavan
    240 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Zürich Altstetten, Bahnhof to Cité Universitaire

The distance between Zürich Altstetten, Bahnhof, Genève and Cité Universitaire, Genève is approximately 260.63 km, which can typically be travelled in 230 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Zürich Altstetten, Bahnhof to Cité Universitaire 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 Altstetten, Bahnhof to Cité Universitaire

To check the bus and train schedule from Zürich Altstetten, Bahnhof to Cité Universitaire using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Zürich Altstetten, Bahnhof) and destination (Cité Universitaire), 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.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 230 minutes, using Train line S5, Train line IC1, Bus line 3.

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

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

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

    The S5 train line goes from Zürich Altstetten station near Zürich Altstetten, Bahnhof in Zürich to Zürich Hb station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Zürich Hb station near Cité Universitaire in Genève.

  • How long does it take to travel from Zürich Altstetten, Bahnhof to Cité Universitaire by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Zürich Altstetten, Bahnhof in Zürich and Cité Universitaire in Genève by train and bus is about 3 hr 50 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the train at the Zürich Hb stop, which is closest to Cité Universitaire in Genève.

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