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

From Genève to Winterthur by light rail and train

To get from Genève to Winterthur in Geneve, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the 15 light rail from Genève, Uni-Mail station to Genève, Gare Cornavin station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC1 train and finally take the EC train from Zürich Hb station to Winterthur station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 45 min. The light rail and train schedule from Genève may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Winterthur on the Moovit app.

225min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 1515
Train - IC1IC1
Train - ECEC
Leaves from Genève, Uni-Mail

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Genève, Uni-Mail
    270 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 1515
    Wait for light rail
    15
    Genève, Nations
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Genève, Gare Cornavin
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Genève
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - IC1IC1
    Wait for train
    IC1
    Zürich Hb
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Zürich Hb
    173 min
  • 7
    Train - ECEC
    Wait for train
    EC
    Bregenz
  • 8
    Ride to train station Winterthur
    Ride to train station
    Winterthur
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Genève to Winterthur

The distance between Genève, Geneve and Winterthur, Geneve is approximately 284.68 km, which can typically be travelled in 225 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Genève to Winterthur 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 Winterthur

To check the light rail and train schedule from Genève to Winterthur using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Genève) and destination (Winterthur), 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 Winterthur?

    The fastest way takes 225 minutes, using Light Rail line 15, Train line IC1, Train line EC.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 45 min.

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

    The 15 light rail line goes from Genève, Uni-Mail station near Genève to Genève, Gare Cornavin station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Genève, Gare Cornavin station near Winterthur in Geneve.

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

    The total travel time between Genève and Winterthur in Geneve by light rail and train is about 3 hr 45 min.

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

    Get on the 15 light rail from the Genève, Uni-Mail station near Genève in Geneve.

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

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

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