What is the cheapest way to get from Geneva to Bretten?

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Bretten is to bus via Freiburg im Breisgau which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Geneva to Bretten?

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Bretten is to fly and train which takes 3h 49m and costs €130 - €330.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Bretten?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Bretten. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Bretten Stadtmitte via Renens VD, Basel SBB and Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.

How far is it from Geneva to Bretten?

The distance between Geneva and Bretten is 447 km. The road distance is 465.7 km.

How do I travel from Geneva to Bretten without a car?

The best way to get from Geneva to Bretten without a car is to train which takes 7h 1m and costs €75 - €150.

How long does it take to get from Geneva to Bretten?

It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Geneva to Bretten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Bretten train from?

Geneva to Bretten train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.

Train, bus or fly from Geneva to Bretten?

The best way to get from Geneva to Bretten is to train which takes 7h 1m and costs €75 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus via Freiburg im Breisgau, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 22m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €270 and takes 4h 44m.

Where does the Geneva to Bretten train arrive?

Geneva to Bretten train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Renens VD station.

Can I drive from Geneva to Bretten?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Bretten is 466 km. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Geneva to Bretten.

How do I get a train ticket from Geneva to Bretten?

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Where can I stay near Bretten?

There are 845+ hotels available in Bretten.

Geneva to Bretten - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Geneva to Bretten 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
1. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
7h 1m
€75–150
Bus via Freiburg im Breisgau
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Freiburgbus FlixBus N872 / ...
2. Take the bus from Freiburg to Karlsruhe central train stationbus FlixBus N07 / ...
8h 22m
€34–55
Drive 465.7 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Brettencar 465.7 km
4h 30m
€80–115
Fly to Stuttgart Airport
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane GVA - STR
4h 44m
€106–266
Bus
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Karlsruhe central train stationbus FlixBus 122 / ...
9h 9m
€35–50
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane GVA - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
3h 49m
€139–329

Geneva to Bretten by train

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7h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 447.3 km
Duration: 7h 1m

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 7h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva to Bretten Stadtmitte via Freiburg, Karlsruhe central train station, and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 22m.

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