Geneva to Bretten Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Geneva and Bretten takes 6h 14m and the fastest train takes 5h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Geneva to Bretten. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 14m
Duration: 451 km
Distance: €154
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...

6h 43m

€110–337

Geneva to Bretten train times

Trains run hourly between Geneva and Bretten. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Geneva is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Bretten at 7:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Renens VD and take an average of 6h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:35 PM → 8:38 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
3:35 PM → 9:22 PM
5h 47m • 3 changes
4:35 PM → 10:38 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
5:31 PM → 1:01 AM
Arrives next day
7h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:33 AM → 11:22 AM
5h 49m • 3 changes
6:35 AM → 12:38 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
7:35 AM → 1:22 PM
5h 47m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 2:38 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:33 AM → 11:22 AM
5h 49m • 3 changes
6:35 AM → 12:38 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
7:35 AM → 1:22 PM
5h 47m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 2:38 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:33 AM → 11:22 AM
5h 49m • 3 changes
6:35 AM → 12:38 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
7:35 AM → 1:22 PM
5h 47m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 2:38 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:33 AM → 11:22 AM
5h 49m • 3 changes
6:35 AM → 12:38 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
7:35 AM → 1:22 PM
5h 47m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 2:38 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:33 AM → 11:22 AM
5h 49m • 3 changes
6:35 AM → 12:38 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
7:35 AM → 1:22 PM
5h 47m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 2:38 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:35 AM → 11:22 AM
5h 47m • 3 changes
6:35 AM → 12:38 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
7:35 AM → 1:22 PM
5h 47m • 3 changes
8:35 AM → 2:38 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Geneva to Bretten? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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 6h 43m.

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