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

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Pforzheim is to bus which costs €40 - €80 and takes 8h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Pforzheim is to fly and train which takes 4h 3m and costs €100 - €270.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Pforzheim?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Pforzheim. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Pforzheim Hbf via Bern, Basel SBB and Karlsruhe Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

How far is it from Geneva to Pforzheim?

The distance between Geneva and Pforzheim is 481 km. The road distance is 462.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Geneva to Pforzheim without a car is to train via Bern which takes 6h 15m and costs €90 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Geneva to Pforzheim, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Pforzheim train from?

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

Train or bus from Geneva to Pforzheim?

The best way to get from Geneva to Pforzheim is to train via Bern which takes 6h 15m and costs €90 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 8h 40m.

Where does the Geneva to Pforzheim train arrive?

Geneva to Pforzheim train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bern station.

Can I drive from Geneva to Pforzheim?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Pforzheim is 463 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Geneva to Pforzheim.

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

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Where can I stay near Pforzheim?

There are 727+ hotels available in Pforzheim.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Geneva to Pforzheim 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 via Bern
best
1. Take the train from Genève to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
6h 15m
€91–188
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Karlsruhe central train stationbus 122 / ...
8h 40m
€42–77
Drive 462.7 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Pforzheimcar 462.7 km
4h 24m
€79–114
Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane GVA - STR
2. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Pforzheim Hbftrain
4h 3m
€107–269
Train
1. Take the train from Genève to Zürich Oerlikontrain Ic1
2. Take the train from Zürich Oerlikon to Schaffhausentrain S9 / ...
3. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Horb Bahnhof/ZOBtrain 87
4. Take the train from Horb Bahnhof/ZOB to Pforzheim Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 24m
€103–177
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane GVA - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 3m
€133–339

Geneva to Pforzheim by train

98Weekly Trains

6h 15mAverage Duration

€91Cheapest Price

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Distance: 480.6 km
Duration: 6h 15m

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

You can take a train from Genève to Pforzheim Hbf via Bern, Basel SBB, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, and Karlsruhe Hbf in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Geneva to Karlsruhe central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €35–50 and the journey takes 8h.

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