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How to get from Pieterlen to Geneva by train?

From Pieterlen to Geneva by train

To get from Pieterlen to Geneva in Genève, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the S20 train from Pieterlen station to Biel/Bienne station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC5 train and finally take the IC1 train from Renens Vd station to Genève station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min.

138min
Train - S20S20
Train - IC5IC5
Train - IC1IC1
Walk to Geneva
Leaves from Pieterlen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Pieterlen
  • 2
    Train - S20S20
    Wait for train
    S20
    Biel/Bienne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Biel/Bienne
    10 min
  • 4
    Train - IC5IC5
    Wait for train
    IC5
    Lausanne
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Renens Vd
    60 min
  • 6
    Train - IC1IC1
    Wait for train
    IC1
    Genève-Aéroport
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Genève
    35 min
  • 8
    Walk to Geneva
    Walk to
    Geneva
    1.2 km • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Pieterlen to Geneva by train via S20, IC5 and IR90

To get from Pieterlen to Geneva in Genève, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the S20 train from Pieterlen station to Biel/Bienne station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC5 train and finally take the IR90 train from Renens Vd station to Genève station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min.

134min
Train - S20S20
Train - IC5IC5
Train - IR90IR90
Walk to Geneva
Leaves from Pieterlen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Pieterlen
  • 2
    Train - S20S20
    Wait for train
    S20
    Biel/Bienne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Biel/Bienne
    10 min
  • 4
    Train - IC5IC5
    Wait for train
    IC5
    Lausanne
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Renens Vd
    60 min
  • 6
    Train - IR90IR90
    Wait for train
    IR90
    Genève-Aéroport
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Genève
    32 min
  • 8
    Walk to Geneva
    Walk to
    Geneva
    1.18 km • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Pieterlen to Geneva

The distance between Pieterlen, Genève and Geneva, Genève is approximately 165.29 km, which can typically be travelled in 138 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Pieterlen to Geneva by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Genève – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Pieterlen

Pieterlen is located at Pieterlen, Genève and the nearest public transit station is Pieterlen, Bahnhof.

Train stations close to Pieterlen:

  • Grenchen Nord
  • Büren An Der Aare
  • Lengnau Be

Bus stations close to Pieterlen:

  • Pieterlen, Bahnhof
  • Pieterlen, Gemeindehaus
  • Pieterlen, Schulhaus

Ferry stations close to Pieterlen:

  • Büren (Schiff)

Public transit stations close to Geneva, Genève

Geneva is located at Geneva, Genève and the nearest public transit station is Genève, Bourg-De-Four.

Bus stations close to Geneva:

  • Genève, Bourg-De-Four
  • Genève, Cirque
  • Genève, Taconnerie

Ferry stations close to Geneva:

  • Genève-Quai Gustave Ador (Lac)
  • Genève-Pâquis (Lac)
  • Genève-Molard (Lac)

Alternative route from Pieterlen to Geneva by train via S20, IC5 and IR90

To get from Pieterlen to Geneva in Genève, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the S20 train from Pieterlen station to Biel/Bienne station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC5 train and finally take the IR90 train from Renens Vd station to Genève station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min.

134min
Train - S20S20
Train - IC5IC5
Train - IR90IR90
Walk to Geneva
Leaves from Pieterlen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Pieterlen
  • 2
    Train - S20S20
    Wait for train
    S20
    Biel/Bienne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Biel/Bienne
    10 min
  • 4
    Train - IC5IC5
    Wait for train
    IC5
    Lausanne
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Renens Vd
    60 min
  • 6
    Train - IR90IR90
    Wait for train
    IR90
    Genève-Aéroport
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Genève
    32 min
  • 8
    Walk to Geneva
    Walk to
    Geneva
    1.18 km • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 138 minutes, using Train line S20, Train line IC5, Train line IC1.

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

    The alternative route takes 134 minutes, using Train line S20, Train line IC5, Train line IR90.

  • Is there a direct train between Pieterlen and Geneva?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 18 min.

  • Which train line goes from Pieterlen to Geneva?

    The S20 train line goes from Biel/Bienne station near Pieterlen in Geneve to Biel/Bienne station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Biel/Bienne station near Geneva in Genève.

  • How long does it take to travel from Pieterlen to Geneva by train?

    The total travel time between Pieterlen in Geneve and Geneva in Genève by train is about 2 hr 18 min.

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

    Get on the S20 train from the Biel/Bienne station near Pieterlen in Geneve.

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

    Get off the train at the Biel/Bienne station, which is closest to Geneva in Genève.