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

By bus and train

To get from Effretikon to Geneva in Genève, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S3 train from Effretikon station to Zürich Hb station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC1 train and finally take the 20 bus from Genève, Gare Cornavin station to Genève, Place De Neuve station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 29 min.

209min
Walk to train station
Train - S3S3
Train - IC1IC1
Bus - 2020
Walk to Geneva
Leaves from Effretikon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Effretikon
    150 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - S3S3
    Wait for train
    S3
    Zürich Hardbrücke
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Zürich Hb
    16 min
  • 4
    Train - IC1IC1
    Wait for train
    IC1
    Genève-Aéroport
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Genève
    166 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Genève, Gare Cornavin
    40 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Veyrier, Tournettes
  • 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

By light rail and train

To get from Effretikon to Geneva in Genève, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the S3 train from Effretikon station to Zürich Hb station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC1 train and finally take the 18 light rail from Genève, Gare Cornavin station to Genève, Bel-Air station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 28 min.

208min
Walk to train station
Train - S3S3
Train - IC1IC1
Light Rail - 1818
Walk to Geneva
Leaves from Effretikon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Effretikon
    150 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - S3S3
    Wait for train
    S3
    Zürich Hardbrücke
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Zürich Hb
    16 min
  • 4
    Train - IC1IC1
    Wait for train
    IC1
    Genève-Aéroport
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Genève
    166 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Genève, Gare Cornavin
    80 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - 1818
    Wait for light rail
    18
    Grand-Lancy, Palettes
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Genève, Bel-Air
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Geneva
    Walk to
    Geneva
    350 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Effretikon to Geneva

The distance between Effretikon, Genève and Geneva, Genève is approximately 255.8 km, which can typically be travelled in 209 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Effretikon 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 Effretikon

Effretikon is located at Effretikon, Genève and the nearest public transit station is Effretikon, Wattspitz.

Train stations close to Effretikon:

  • Illnau
  • Kemptthal

Bus stations close to Effretikon:

  • Effretikon, Wattspitz
  • Effretikon, Müselacher
  • Effretikon, Brüttenerstrasse

Public transit stations close to Geneva, Genève

Geneva is located at Geneva, Genève and the nearest public transit station is Genève, Métropole.

Bus stations close to Geneva:

  • Genève, Métropole
  • Genève, Place De Neuve
  • Genève, Bourg-De-Four

Ferry stations close to Geneva:

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

By light rail and train

To get from Effretikon to Geneva in Genève, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the S3 train from Effretikon station to Zürich Hb station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC1 train and finally take the 18 light rail from Genève, Gare Cornavin station to Genève, Bel-Air station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 28 min.

208min
Walk to train station
Train - S3S3
Train - IC1IC1
Light Rail - 1818
Walk to Geneva
Leaves from Effretikon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Effretikon
    150 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - S3S3
    Wait for train
    S3
    Zürich Hardbrücke
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Zürich Hb
    16 min
  • 4
    Train - IC1IC1
    Wait for train
    IC1
    Genève-Aéroport
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Genève
    166 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Genève, Gare Cornavin
    80 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - 1818
    Wait for light rail
    18
    Grand-Lancy, Palettes
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Genève, Bel-Air
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Geneva
    Walk to
    Geneva
    350 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 209 minutes, using Bus line S3, Bus line IC1, Bus line 20.

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

    The alternative route takes 208 minutes, using Bus line S3, Bus line IC1, Bus line 18.

  • Is there a direct train between Effretikon and Geneva?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 29 min.

  • Which train line goes from Effretikon to Geneva?

    The S3 train line goes from Effretikon station near Effretikon in Geneve to Zürich Hardbrücke station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Zürich Hardbrücke station near Geneva in Genève.

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

    The total travel time between Effretikon in Geneve and Geneva in Genève by train and bus is about 3 hr 29 min.

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

    Get on the S3 train from the Effretikon station near Effretikon in Geneve.

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

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

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