There are 3 ways to get from Geneva to Gotthard Base Tunnel by train, taxi, 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, taxi
best- Take the train from Genève to Brigtrain Ec
- Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Andermatttrain R43 / ...
- Take the taxi from Andermatt to Gotthard Base Tunneltaxi
5h 51mCHF 318–446Drive 310.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Geneva to Gotthard Base Tunnelcar 310.6 km
4h 37mCHF 59–86Fly, train, taxi
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Ambrì-Piottatrain
- Take the taxi from Ambrì-Piotta to Gotthard Base Tunneltaxi
5h 5mCHF 434–728
Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Gotthard Base Tunnel is to drive which costs SFr 55 - SFr 85 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Gotthard Base Tunnel is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 85.
The distance between Geneva and Gotthard Base Tunnel is 319 km. The road distance is 310.6 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Gotthard Base Tunnel without a car is to train and taxi which takes 5h 51m and costs SFr 310 - SFr 450.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Geneva to Gotthard Base Tunnel, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Gotthard Base Tunnel is 311 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Geneva to Gotthard Base Tunnel.
There are 442+ hotels available in Gotthard Base Tunnel.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Gotthard Base Tunnel, Switzerland?
There is no direct connection from Geneva to Gotthard Base Tunnel. However, you can take the train to Brig, walk to Brig Bahnhofplatz, take the train to Andermatt, then take the taxi to Gotthard Base Tunnel. Alternatively, you can drive from Geneva to Gotthard Base Tunnel in around 4h 37m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 120–350
Train from Genève to Brig
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–100
- 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
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- glacierexpress.ch
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Zürich HB to Ambrì-Piotta
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–60
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- CHF 220–350
Geissenparadies Göscheneralptal
- Phone
- +41 79 545 14 52
- Website
- andermatt.swiss
Geissenparadies Göscheneralptal
- Phone
- +41 79 545 14 52
- Website
- andermatt.swiss
Want to know more about travelling around Switzerland
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Heading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass
Read the travel guide