How to get from Genève to Grenchen by light rail and train?

From Genève to Grenchen by light rail and train

To get from Genève to Grenchen in Geneve, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the 18 light rail from Genève, Augustins station to Genève, Gare Cornavin station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IR95 train and finally take the IC51 train from Renens Vd station to Grenchen Nord station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 40 min. The light rail and train schedule from Genève may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Grenchen on the Moovit app.

160min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 1818
Train - IR95IR95
Train - IC51IC51
Walk to Grenchen
Leaves from Genève, Augustins

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Genève, Augustins
    180 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 1818
    Wait for light rail
    18
    Meyrin, Cern
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Genève, Gare Cornavin
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Genève
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - IR95IR95
    Wait for train
    IR95
    Brig
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Renens Vd
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Renens Vd
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - IC51IC51
    Wait for train
    IC51
    Basel Sbb
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Grenchen Nord
    77 min
  • 10
    Walk to Grenchen
    Walk to
    Grenchen
    1.24 km • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Genève to Grenchen

The distance between Genève, Geneve and Grenchen, Geneve is approximately 172.46 km, which can typically be travelled in 160 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Genève to Grenchen by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Geneve – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail And Train schedule from Genève to Grenchen

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Genève to Grenchen?

    The fastest way takes 160 minutes, using Light Rail line 18, Train line IR95, Train line IC51.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Genève and Grenchen in Geneve?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 40 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Genève to Grenchen in Geneve?

    The 18 light rail line goes from Genève, Augustins station near Genève to Genève, Gare Cornavin station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Genève, Gare Cornavin station near Grenchen in Geneve.

  • How long does it take to travel from Genève to Grenchen in Geneve by light rail and train?

    The total travel time between Genève and Grenchen in Geneve by light rail and train is about 2 hr 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Genève to get to Grenchen in Geneve?

    Get on the 18 light rail from the Genève, Augustins station near Genève in Geneve.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Genève and Grenchen in Geneve?

    Get off the light rail at the Genève, Gare Cornavin station, which is closest to Grenchen in Geneve.

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