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

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Laufen is to bus which costs SFr 25 - SFr 40 and takes 4h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Laufen is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 50.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Laufen?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Laufen. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Laufen via Renens VD and Biel/Bienne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

How far is it from Geneva to Laufen?

The distance between Geneva and Laufen is 206 km. The road distance is 207.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Geneva to Laufen without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Geneva to Laufen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Laufen train from?

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

Train or bus from Geneva to Laufen?

The best way to get from Geneva to Laufen is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 25 - SFr 40 and takes 4h 22m.

Where does the Geneva to Laufen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Geneva to Laufen?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Laufen is 208 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Geneva to Laufen.

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

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Where can I stay near Laufen?

There are 974+ hotels available in Laufen.

Geneva to Laufen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Geneva to Laufen by train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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 Biel/Biennetrain Ic5 / ...
3. Take the train from Biel/Bienne to Laufentrain
3h 10m
CHF 48–88
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N872 / ...
4h 22m
CHF 25–37
Drive 207.8 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Laufencar 207.8 km
2h 43m
CHF 33–48
Fly, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
3h 4m
CHF 109–277
Train via Lausanne
1. Take the train from Genève to Lausannetrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Biel/Biennetrain Ic5 / ...
3. Take the train from Biel/Bienne to Laufentrain
3h 14m
CHF 47–109

Geneva to Laufen by train

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3h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 206.2 km
Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Laufen, Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Genève to Laufen via Renens VD and Biel/Bienne in around 3h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Geneva to Basel SBB 3 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 19–27 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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