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How to get from Neuchâtel to Geneva by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Neuchâtel to Geneva in Genève, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC5 train from Neuchâtel station to Lausanne station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IR90 train and finally take the 5 bus from Genève, Gare Cornavin station to Genève, Place De Neuve station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min.

105min
Train - IC5IC5
Train - IR90IR90
Bus - 55
Walk to Geneva
Leaves from Neuchâtel

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Neuchâtel
  • 2
    Train - IC5IC5
    Wait for train
    IC5
    Lausanne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lausanne
    42 min
  • 4
    Train - IR90IR90
    Wait for train
    IR90
    Genève-Aéroport
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Genève
    43 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Genève, Gare Cornavin
    40 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Thônex, Vallard
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Genève, Place De Neuve
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Geneva
    Walk to
    Geneva
    310 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via IC5 and 5

To get from Neuchâtel to Geneva in Genève, take the IC5 train from Neuchâtel station to Genève station. Next, take the 5 bus from Genève, Gare Cornavin station to Genève, Place De Neuve station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min.

93min
Train - IC5IC5
Bus - 55
Walk to Geneva
Leaves from Neuchâtel

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Neuchâtel
  • 2
    Train - IC5IC5
    Wait for train
    IC5
    Genève-Aéroport
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Genève
    73 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Genève, Gare Cornavin
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Thônex, Vallard
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Genève, Place De Neuve
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to Geneva
    Walk to
    Geneva
    310 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Neuchâtel to Geneva

The distance between Neuchâtel, Genève and Geneva, Genève is approximately 136.64 km, which can typically be travelled in 105 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Neuchâtel to Geneva by bus 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 Neuchâtel

Neuchâtel is located at Neuchâtel, Genève and the nearest public transit station is Neuchâtel, Rocher.

Bus stations close to Neuchâtel:

  • Neuchâtel, Rocher
  • Neuchâtel, Gare (Nord)
  • Neuchâtel, Gare Sud

Ferry stations close to Neuchâtel:

  • Neuchâtel (Bateau)

Funicular stations close to Neuchâtel:

  • Neuchâtel-Gare (Funi)
  • Neuchâtel-Université (Funi)
  • Neuchâtel, Côte (Funi)

Public transit stations close to Geneva, Genève

Geneva is located at Geneva, Genève and the nearest public transit station is Genève, Hôtel-De-Ville.

Bus stations close to Geneva:

  • Genève, Hôtel-De-Ville
  • Genève, Métropole
  • Genève, Palais Eynard

Ferry stations close to Geneva:

  • Genève-Mt-Blanc (Lac)
  • Genève-Jardin-Anglais (Lac)
  • Genève-Molard (Lac)

Alternative route by bus and train via IC5 and 5

To get from Neuchâtel to Geneva in Genève, take the IC5 train from Neuchâtel station to Genève station. Next, take the 5 bus from Genève, Gare Cornavin station to Genève, Place De Neuve station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min.

93min
Train - IC5IC5
Bus - 55
Walk to Geneva
Leaves from Neuchâtel

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Neuchâtel
  • 2
    Train - IC5IC5
    Wait for train
    IC5
    Genève-Aéroport
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Genève
    73 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Genève, Gare Cornavin
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Thônex, Vallard
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Genève, Place De Neuve
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to Geneva
    Walk to
    Geneva
    310 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Neuchâtel to Geneva?

    The fastest way takes 105 minutes, using Bus line IC5, Bus line IR90, Bus line 5.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Neuchâtel to Geneva?

    The alternative route takes 93 minutes, using Bus line IC5, Bus line 5.

  • Is there a direct train between Neuchâtel and Geneva?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 45 min.

  • Which train line goes from Neuchâtel to Geneva?

    The IC5 train line goes from Lausanne station near Neuchâtel in Geneve to Lausanne station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Lausanne station near Geneva in Genève.

  • How long does it take to travel from Neuchâtel to Geneva by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Neuchâtel in Geneve and Geneva in Genève by train and bus is about 1 hr 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Neuchâtel to get to Geneva?

    Get on the IC5 train from the Lausanne station near Neuchâtel in Geneve.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Neuchâtel and Geneva?

    Get off the train at the Lausanne stop, which is closest to Geneva in Genève.

  • When is the first train from Neuchâtel to Geneva?

    The first train from Neuchâtel in Geneve to Geneva in Genève is Genève-Aéroport - Rorschach. It leaves the Neuchâtel station at 7:33 AM.

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