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The average train between Geneva and Bretten takes 6h 30m and the fastest train takes 5h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Geneva to Bretten. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 30m
Duration
451 km
Distance
€125
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain train Ic1 / ...
  2. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain train
  3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain train 12 / ...
6h 50m
€102–175

Geneva to Bretten train times

Trains run hourly between Geneva and Bretten. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Geneva is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Bretten at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Renens VD and take an average of 6h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Albtal-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft mbH5h 49m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Albtal-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft mbH6h 26m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Albtal-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft mbH5h 47m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Albtal-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft mbH6h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Albtal-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft mbH5h 47m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Albtal-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft mbH6h 26m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Albtal-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft mbH5h 47m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Albtal-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft mbH6h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Albtal-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft mbH5h 47m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Albtal-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft mbH5h 47m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Albtal-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft mbH6h 26m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Albtal-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft mbH6h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Albtal-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft mbH5h 49m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Albtal-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft mbH6h 26m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Albtal-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft mbH5h 47m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Albtal-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft mbH6h 26m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Geneva to Bretten? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 451 km
  • Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Bretten, Germany?

You can take a train from Genève to Bretten Stadtmitte via Renens VD, Basel SBB, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, and Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz in around 6h 50m.

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