There are 5 ways to get from Stade Geoffroy-Guichard to Interlaken by 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.
Recommended option
Train via Bellegarde-sur-Valserine • 6h 51m
Cheapest option
Bus • 9h 32m
3 alternative options
Train • 7h 12m
Train, bus • 9h 47m
Drive • 4h 29m
Stade Geoffroy-Guichard to Interlaken by walk, tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stade Geoffroy-Guichard to Interlaken is to bus which costs €45 - €110 and takes 9h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Stade Geoffroy-Guichard to Interlaken is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs €80 - €120.
No, there is no direct train from Stade Geoffroy-Guichard to Interlaken. However, there are services departing from G. Guichard and arriving at Interlaken West via Saint-Étienne Châteaucreux, Lyon Part Dieu, Bellegarde-sur-Valserine, Genève and Bern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
The distance between Stade Geoffroy-Guichard and Interlaken is 439 km. The road distance is 425.5 km.
The best way to get from Stade Geoffroy-Guichard to Interlaken without a car is to train via Bellegarde-sur-Valserine which takes 6h 51m and costs €95 - €230.
It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Stade Geoffroy-Guichard to Interlaken, including transfers.
Stade Geoffroy-Guichard to Interlaken train services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Saint-Étienne Châteaucreux station.
The best way to get from Stade Geoffroy-Guichard to Interlaken is to train via Bellegarde-sur-Valserine which takes 6h 51m and costs €95 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €110 and takes 9h 32m.
Stade Geoffroy-Guichard to Interlaken train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Interlaken West station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stade Geoffroy-Guichard to Interlaken is 425 km. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Stade Geoffroy-Guichard to Interlaken.
- Distance: 438.9 km
- Duration: 6h 51m
What companies run services between Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, France and Interlaken, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Stade Geoffroy-Guichard to Interlaken via G. Guichard, Chateaucreux, Saint-Étienne Châteaucreux, Lyon Part Dieu, Bellegarde-sur-Valserine, Genève, and Bern in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stade Geoffroy-Guichard to Interlaken via Scheurer Kestner, Chateaucreux, Saint Etienne, Lausanne, Bern, Bern, Neufeld P+R, Bern, Bahnhof, Bern, Thun, and Thun, Bahnhof in around 9h 32m.
Train from Saint-Étienne Châteaucreux to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
Train from Saint-Étienne Châteaucreux to Lyon Perrache
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2Rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 10 - SFr 22
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- SFr 10 - SFr 15
- Rail 1st Class
- SFr 15 - SFr 22
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bellegarde
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 22 - SFr 50
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- SFr 22 - SFr 35
- Rail 1st Class
- SFr 30 - SFr 50
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 27 - SFr 60
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- SFr 27 - SFr 40
- Rail 1st Class
- SFr 40 - SFr 60
Train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Perrache
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 9 - SFr 20
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- SFr 9 - SFr 14
- Rail 1st Class
- SFr 14 - SFr 20
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- SFr 17 - SFr 45
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- SFr 17 - SFr 24
- 1st Class
- SFr 30 - SFr 45
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 30 - SFr 65
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- SFr 30 - SFr 45
- 1st Class
- SFr 45 - SFr 65
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 848 44 66 88
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Genève to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- SFr 40 - SFr 80
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Bern to Interlaken West
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- SFr 16 - SFr 29
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +49 (0) 7531 915109
- info@sbb-deutschland.de
- Website
- sbb-deutschland.de
Train from Bern to Interlaken West
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- SFr 3 - SFr 5
- Schedules at
- sbb-deutschland.de
- Phone
- +41 58 327 32 71
- Website
- bls.ch
Train from Fribourg/Freiburg to Thun
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- SFr 11 - SFr 16
- Website
- https://www.bls.ch/en
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Saint Etienne to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 21 - SFr 35
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Saint-Étienne to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 22 - SFr 35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lausanne to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 10 - SFr 15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Lausanne to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 12 - SFr 17
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus station to Fribourg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 22 - SFr 35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Lausanne Bus Station to Bern Car Terminal Neufeld
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 5 - SFr 7
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
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