There are 5 ways to get from Geneva to Alsace by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
- Take the train from St Louis to Selestattrain Ter
6h 46m€99–286Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Colmarbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 11m€29–51Drive 309.3 km
- Drive from Geneva to Alsacecar 309.3 km
4h 8m€55–79Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane LYS - SXB
6h 55m€118–326Bus, train
- Take the bus from Geneva to Basel Euroairport FRbus FlixBus N839
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Selestattrain Ter
7h 29m€33–58
Geneva to Alsace by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Alsace is to bus which costs €29 - €55 and takes 7h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Alsace is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Alsace. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus Station and arriving at Alumnat via Gare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Alsace. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Selestat via Renens VD, Basel, Bahnhof SBB and St Louis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
The distance between Geneva and Alsace is 331 km. The road distance is 309.3 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Alsace without a car is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs €95 - €290.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Geneva to Alsace, including transfers.
Geneva to Alsace bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.
Geneva to Alsace train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Alsace is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs €95 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €55 and takes 7h 11m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Alsace, Grand Est, France?
You can take a train from Genève to Gare via Renens VD, Basel SBB, Basel, Bahnhof SBB, St-Louis, Gare de Saint-Louis, St Louis, Selestat, and Gare in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Colmar once daily. Tickets cost €26–45 and the journey takes 5h 25m.
- Website
- twinjet.fr
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Strasbourg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- €750–1,200
Train from Genève to Renens VD
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–60
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Renens VD to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–190
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Geneva to Alsace bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Colmar station.
Geneva to Alsace train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Renens VD station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Alsace is 309 km. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Geneva to Alsace.
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