The cheapest and fastest trains from Geneva to Buchs
Cheapest price
$123
Average price
$139
Fastest journey
4 h 9 m
Average duration
4 h 10 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
276 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Geneva to Buchs is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Geneva to Buchs will cost around $139 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $123.
It's difficult to get from Geneva to Buchs without transferring at least once.
IR 90 1809 | 1809 · IC 5 513 | 513 · IC 3 765 | 765 · IR 13 2216 | 22167:05 AM4h09Geneva station11:14 AMBuchs SG$1231One-way3 transfers
IC 1 711 | 711 · IC 3 565 | 565 · IR 13 3268 | 32687:35 AM4h09Geneva station11:44 AMBuchs SG$1301One-way2 transfers
IC 1 711 | 711 · RJX 165 | 1657:35 AM4h13Geneva station11:48 AMBuchs SG$1341One-way1 transfer
IC 1 709 | 709 · IC 3 563 | 563 · IR 13 3266 | 32666:35 AM4h09Geneva station10:44 AMBuchs SG$1371One-way2 transfers
IR 90 1807 | 1807 · IC 5 511 | 511 · IC 3 763 | 763 · IR 13 2214 | 22146:05 AM4h09Geneva station10:14 AMBuchs SG$1711One-way3 transfers
IC 1 709 | 709 · IC 3 563 | 563 · IR 13 3266 | 32666:35 AM4h09Geneva station10:44 AMBuchs SG$1371One-way2 transfers
IR 90 1809 | 1809 · IC 5 513 | 513 · IC 3 765 | 765 · IR 13 2216 | 22167:05 AM4h09Geneva station11:14 AMBuchs SG$1231One-way3 transfers
IC 1 711 | 711 · IC 3 565 | 565 · IR 13 3268 | 32687:35 AM4h09Geneva station11:44 AMBuchs SG$1301One-way2 transfers
IR 90 1807 | 1807 · IC 5 511 | 511 · IC 3 763 | 763 · IR 13 2214 | 22146:05 AM4h09Geneva station10:14 AMBuchs SG$1711One-way3 transfers
IC 1 711 | 711 · RJX 165 | 1657:35 AM4h13Geneva station11:48 AMBuchs SG$1341One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, flight, and bus for Geneva to Buchs
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Buchs among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $64. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $64, and a flight costs an average of $186.
Distance: 171 miles (276 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$109 Average price | $64 Average price Cheapest | $330 Average price | $142 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 32m Average total duration 4h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration Fastest 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Buchs:
A bus is $45 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Buchs costing on average $109 (€87).
A bus is $266 (€212) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Buchs costing on average $330 (€263).
Other travel options to Buchs take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 2m.
Bus takes on average 5h 0m.
The journey is about 12m faster (4h 2m by train vs 4h 14m by car) and roughly $33 (€27) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($109 (€87) vs $142 (€113)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Geneva to Buchs train times
The table below shows live departures for Geneva to Buchs trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, May 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IR 90 1807 | 1807 · IC 5 511 | 511 · IC 3 763 | 763 · IR 13 2214 | 2214 | 6:05 AM Geneva station | 4h09 | 10:14 AM Buchs SG | 3 transfers | |
IC 1 709 | 709 · IC 3 563 | 563 · IR 13 3266 | 3266 | 6:35 AM Geneva station | 4h09 | 10:44 AM Buchs SG | 2 transfers | |
IR 90 1809 | 1809 · IC 5 513 | 513 · IC 3 765 | 765 · IR 13 2216 | 2216 | 7:05 AM Geneva station | 4h09 | 11:14 AM Buchs SG | 3 transfers | |
IC 1 711 | 711 · IC 3 565 | 565 · IR 13 3268 | 3268 | 7:35 AM Geneva station | 4h09 | 11:44 AM Buchs SG | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 711 | 711 · RJX 165 | 165 | 7:35 AM Geneva station | 4h13 | 11:48 AM Buchs SG | 1 transfer |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Geneva to Buchs
Trains from Geneva to Buchs run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $78 (€62) but you can travel from only $64 (€51) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 171 miles (276 km) distance in 4h 9m.
Distance 171 miles (276 km) |
Average train duration 4h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $78 (€62) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 4h 9m |
First train 12:08 AM |
Last train 11:49 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 77 days |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Geneva to Buchs trainsSBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Geneva and Buchs from $64 (€51). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
FAQs: Trains from Geneva to Buchs
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Geneva to Buchs by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Buchs, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Geneva to Buchs
- 6:30 AM - 8:30 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Rue de Montbrillant.
- Le Bistrot de Charlotte
- Les Brasseurs
- La Matze Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Warwick Geneva
- Hotel Cornavin
- ibis Styles Genève Gare
- Cost CHF 10
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 532 places
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to France, Italy, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: tram and bus connections
- Tram: Line 14, Line 15
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and international connections
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours. Access via Route de l'Aéroport.
- Le Chef Genève Aéroport
- Montreux Jazz Café
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Novotel Suites Geneva
- ibis Geneva Airport Hotel
- Mövenpick Hotel & Casino Geneva
- Located in the main hall
- 190 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for trains to Geneva city center and other Swiss destinations
- Train: Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) connections to Geneva city center and other destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 15
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Bahnhofstrasse.
- Restaurant Buchserhof
- Restaurant City Buchs
- Outside the main entrance.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Buchserhof
- Hotel City Buchs
- Hotel Restaurant Landgasthof Werdenberg
- Located in the main hall
- 320 places, covered
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Austria, Liechtenstein, and regional destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Connections to Zurich, Chur, and beyond
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