The average train between Lienz and Geneva takes 18h 37m and the fastest train takes 12h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Lienz to Geneva. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Lienz and Geneva. The earliest departure is at 10:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lienz is at 7:33 PM which arrives into Geneva at 4:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Fortezza/Franzensfes and take an average of 18h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lienz to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Lienz station and arriving at Geneva station via Fortezza/Franzensfes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 37m.
Lienz to Geneva train services, operated by ÖBB, depart from Lienz In Osttirol station.
Lienz to Geneva train services, operated by ÖBB, arrive at Genève station.
Book your Lienz to Geneva train tickets online with ÖBB, Trenitalia and 2 other operators.
The distance between Lienz and Geneva is 511.4 km. The road distance is 732 km.
You can take a train from Lienz In Osttirol to Genève via Fortezza/Franzensfes, Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 12h 48m.