There are 4 ways to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Swiss Alps by plane, train, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, train
best- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Airolotrain
5h 14mCHF 136–325Drive 270.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Swiss Alpscar 270.8 km
3h 56mCHF 44–64Train
- Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Brigtrain Ir90 / ...
- Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Andermatttrain R43 / ...
6h 31mCHF 107–295Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Geneva-GVA to Swiss Alps270.8 km
3h 56m
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Swiss Alps by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Swiss Alps is to drive which costs SFr 40 - SFr 65 and takes 3h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Swiss Alps is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Swiss Alps. However, there are services departing from Genève-Aéroport and arriving at Andermatt via Brig Bahnhofplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
The distance between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Swiss Alps is 375 km. The road distance is 270.8 km.
The best way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Swiss Alps without a car is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 300.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Swiss Alps, including transfers.
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Swiss Alps train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève-Aéroport station.
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Swiss Alps train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Brig station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva Airport (GVA) to Swiss Alps is 271 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Swiss Alps.
There are 502+ hotels available in Swiss Alps.
What companies run services between Geneva Airport (GVA), Switzerland and Swiss Alps, Canton Ticino, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Genève-Aéroport to Gotthard Passhöhe via Brig, Brig Bahnhofplatz, Andermatt, and Andermatt, Bahnhofplatz in around 6h 31m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 100–350
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Zürich HB to Airolo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–55
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Genève-Aéroport to Brig
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–220
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +41 (0)848 642 442
- [email protected]
- Website
- Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn
Train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Andermatt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–80
- Website
- Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn
- 2nd Class Ticket
- CHF 35–45
- 1st Class Ticket
- CHF 65–80
- Phone
- +41 81 288 65 65
- [email protected]
- Website
- glacierexpress.ch
Train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Andermatt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- glacierexpress.ch
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Geneva-GVA to Swiss Alps
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Swiss Alps. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.