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

The cheapest way to get from Pforzheim to Geneva is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 75 and takes 9h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pforzheim to Geneva is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 110.

Is there a direct train between Pforzheim and Geneva?

No, there is no direct train from Pforzheim to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Pforzheim Hbf and arriving at Genève via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB and Bern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

How far is it from Pforzheim to Geneva?

The distance between Pforzheim and Geneva is 481 km. The road distance is 457 km.

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

The best way to get from Pforzheim to Geneva without a car is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Pforzheim to Geneva, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pforzheim to Geneva train from?

Pforzheim to Geneva train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Pforzheim to Geneva?

The best way to get from Pforzheim to Geneva is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 75 and takes 9h 27m.

Where does the Pforzheim to Geneva train arrive?

Pforzheim to Geneva train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Pforzheim to Geneva?

Yes, the driving distance between Pforzheim to Geneva is 457 km. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Pforzheim to Geneva.

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

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Pforzheim to Geneva - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Pforzheim to Geneva 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 Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
3. Take the train from Bern to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
6h 45m
CHF 84–221
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Genevabus 122 / ...
9h 27m
CHF 37–71
Drive 457 km
1. Drive from Pforzheim to Genevacar 457 km
4h 29m
CHF 72–104
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Pforzheim Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane STR - GVA
5h 39m
CHF 96–256
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane FRA - GVA
5h 41m
CHF 118–296
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
6h 10m
CHF 129–389
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Pforzheim Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Genèvetrain
7h 6m
CHF 161–341

Pforzheim to Geneva by train

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6h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 480.5 km
Duration: 6h 45m

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

You can take a train from Pforzheim Hbf to Genève via Karlsruhe Hbf, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, and Bern in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Geneva twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 30–45 and the journey takes 8h 5m.

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