There are 4 ways to get from Pilatus to Geneva by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Luzern to Genèvetrain Ir15
5h 1mCHF 91–278Drive 250.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Pilatus to Genevacar 250.4 km
3h 52mCHF 41–59Bus
- Take the bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
- Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Geneva Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
6h 33mCHF 140–173Line 83 train, train, fly
- Take the train from Pilatus Kulm to Alpnachstad PBtrain
- Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
4h 19m
Pilatus to Geneva by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pilatus to Geneva is to drive which costs SFr 40 - SFr 60 and takes 3h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Pilatus to Geneva is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 60.
No, there is no direct bus from Pilatus to Geneva station. However, there are services departing from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse and arriving at Geneva Bus Station via Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Pilatus to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Pilatus Kulm and arriving at Genève via Alpnachstad and Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
The distance between Pilatus and Geneva is 282 km. The road distance is 250.4 km.
The best way to get from Pilatus to Geneva without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 280.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Pilatus to Geneva, including transfers.
Pilatus to Geneva bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse station.
Pilatus to Geneva train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.
The best way to get from Pilatus to Geneva is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 140 - SFr 180 and takes 6h 33m.
What companies run services between Pilatus, Switzerland and Geneva, Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Luzern to Genève hourly. Tickets cost CHF 85–270 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pilatus to Geneva Bus Station via Lucerne Landenbergstrasse and Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai in around 6h 33m.
Train from Luzern to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 85–270
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Luzern to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–55
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +41 41 329 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pilatusbahnen
Train from Pilatus Kulm to Alpnachstad PB
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Pilatusbahnen
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–6
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Geneva Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 19–28
- Website
- RegioJet
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More Questions & Answers
Pilatus to Geneva bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.
Pilatus to Geneva train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genève station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pilatus to Geneva is 250 km. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Pilatus to Geneva.
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