There are 3 ways to get from Geneva to Kriens by train, 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- Take the train from Genève to Luzerntrain Ir15 / ...
3h 19mCHF 94–145Drive 239.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Geneva to Krienscar 239.8 km
3h 9mCHF 40–58Fly, train
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
2h 11mCHF 128–355
Geneva to Kriens by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Kriens is to drive which costs SFr 40 - SFr 60 and takes 3h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Kriens is to fly and train which takes 2h 11m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 360.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Kriens. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Kriens Mattenhof via Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
The distance between Geneva and Kriens is 268 km. The road distance is 239.8 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Kriens without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 150.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Geneva to Kriens, including transfers.
Geneva to Kriens train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
Geneva to Kriens train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Luzern station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Kriens is 240 km. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Geneva to Kriens.
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What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Kriens, Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Genève to Luzern hourly. Tickets cost CHF 90–150 and the journey takes 3h 7m.
- 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 Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–150
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–30
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
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