There are 5 ways to get from Geneva to Rapperswil by plane, train, bus, 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 Oerlikon to Rapperswil SGtrain
1h 46mCHF 119–319Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva to Zurich Bus Stationbus 3909
4h 48mCHF 27–48Train
- Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Rapperswil SGtrain S15 / ...
3h 35mCHF 90–133Drive 309.4 km
- Drive from Geneva to Rapperswilcar 309.4 km
3h 18mCHF 52–75Train via Lucerne
- Take the train from Genève to Luzerntrain Ir15 / ...
- Take the train from Luzern to Rapperswil SGtrain Vae
5h 22mCHF 100–147
Geneva to Rapperswil by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Rapperswil is to bus which costs SFr 26 - SFr 50 and takes 4h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Rapperswil is to fly and train which takes 1h 46m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 320.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Rapperswil station. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Rapperswil. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Rapperswil SG via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Geneva and Rapperswil is 282 km. The road distance is 309.4 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Rapperswil without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 140.
It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Geneva to Rapperswil, including transfers.
Geneva to Rapperswil bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.
Geneva to Rapperswil train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Rapperswil is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 26 - SFr 50 and takes 4h 48m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Rapperswil, Canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Genève to Rapperswil SG via Zürich HB in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Geneva to Zurich Bus Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 21–35 and the journey takes 4h 5m. RegioJet also services this route twice a week.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 120–350
Train from Zürich Oerlikon to Rapperswil SG
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 13–20
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Genève to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 75–120
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Rapperswil SG
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–18
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Genève to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 75–120
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva to Zurich Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Geneva to Rapperswil bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.
Geneva to Rapperswil train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Rapperswil is 309 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Geneva to Rapperswil.
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