There are 3 ways to get from Geneva to Vitznau 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 / ...
4h 24mCHF 85–124Drive 273.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Geneva to Vitznaucar 273.9 km
3h 28mCHF 46–67Fly, train
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Arth-Goldautrain
3h 8mCHF 131–343
Geneva to Vitznau by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Vitznau is to drive which costs SFr 45 - SFr 70 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Vitznau is to fly and train which takes 3h 8m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 350.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Vitznau. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Küssnacht am Rigi via Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Geneva and Vitznau is 292 km. The road distance is 273.9 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Vitznau without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 130.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Geneva to Vitznau, including transfers.
Geneva to Vitznau train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
Geneva to Vitznau train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Luzern station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Vitznau is 274 km. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Geneva to Vitznau.
There are 859+ hotels available in Vitznau.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Vitznau, Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Genève to Luzern hourly. Tickets cost CHF 75–120 and the journey takes 3h 7m.
- 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 Genève to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 75–120
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Arth-Goldau
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–18
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
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