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Château de Gruyères Museum
Museum inside the castle presenting regional history, noble collections, and period interiors in a landmark setting.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€35
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€40
Fastest journey on Sep 19
2 h 3 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
2 h 7 m
Trains on Sep 19
11
Distance
83 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Geneva to Gruyères is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Geneva to Gruyères will cost around €40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €35.
It's difficult to get from Geneva to Gruyères without transferring at least once.
IC 905 | 905 · R 8 24833 | 24833 · S 50 14016 | 14016
IR 15 2511 | 2511 · S 50 14010 | 14010
IR 15 2517 | 2517 · S 50 14016 | 14016
IC 1 709 | 709 · R 8 24819 | 24819 · S 50 14010 | 14010
IC 1 713 | 713 · R 8 24827 | 24827 · S 50 14014 | 14014
IR 15 2515 | 2515 · S 50 14014 | 14014
IR 15 2517 | 2517 · S 50 14016 | 14016
IR 15 2511 | 2511 · S 50 14010 | 14010
IR 15 2513 | 2513 · S 50 14012 | 14012
IC 1 713 | 713 · R 8 24827 | 24827 · S 50 14014 | 14014Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Gruyères among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €41, while a train costs an average of €41.
Distance: 51 miles (83 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€41 Average price Cheapest | €64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Tickets start at around €41 compared to roughly €64 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €23. The journey takes 1h 50m versus 1h 27m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Geneva to Gruyères trains for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 1 713 | 713 · R 8 24827 | 24827 · S 50 14816 | 14816 | 8:35 AM Geneva station | 2h22 | 10:57 AM Gruyères station | 2 transfers | |
RE 33 18463 | 18463 · S 41 24531 | 24531 · S 51 14860 | 14860 | 8:38 AM Geneva station | 2h50 | 11:28 AM Gruyères station | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2515 | 2515 · RE 3 4010 | 4010 · S 50 14816 | 14816 | 8:54 AM Geneva station | 2h03 | 10:57 AM Gruyères station | 2 transfers | |
IR 90 1813 | 1813 · R 9 24931 | 24931 · S 51 14860 | 14860 | 9:05 AM Geneva station | 2h23 | 11:28 AM Gruyères station | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 715 | 715 · R 8 24833 | 24833 · S 50 14818 | 14818 | 9:35 AM Geneva station | 2h22 | 11:57 AM Gruyères station | 2 transfers | |
RE 33 18465 | 18465 · S 41 24535 | 24535 · S 51 14862 | 14862 | 9:38 AM Geneva station | 2h50 | 12:28 PM Gruyères station | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2517 | 2517 · RE 3 4012 | 4012 · S 50 14818 | 14818 | 9:54 AM Geneva station | 2h03 | 11:57 AM Gruyères station | 2 transfers | |
IR 90 1815 | 1815 · R 9 24935 | 24935 · S 51 14862 | 14862 | 10:05 AM Geneva station | 2h23 | 12:28 PM Gruyères station | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 717 | 717 · R 8 24837 | 24837 · S 50 14820 | 14820 | 10:35 AM Geneva station | 2h16 | 12:51 PM Gruyères station | 2 transfers | |
RE 33 18467 | 18467 · S 41 24541 | 24541 · S 51 14864 | 14864 | 10:38 AM Geneva station | 2h50 | 1:28 PM Gruyères station | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2519 | 2519 · RE 3 4014 | 4014 · S 50 14820 | 14820 | 10:54 AM Geneva station | 1h57 | 12:51 PM Gruyères station | 2 transfers | |
IR 90 1817 | 1817 · R 9 24941 | 24941 · S 51 14864 | 14864 | 11:05 AM Geneva station | 2h23 | 1:28 PM Gruyères station | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 719 | 719 · R 8 24843 | 24843 · S 50 14822 | 14822 | 11:35 AM Geneva station | 2h22 | 1:57 PM Gruyères station | 2 transfers | |
RE 33 18469 | 18469 · S 41 24545 | 24545 · S 51 14866 | 14866 | 11:38 AM Geneva station | 2h50 | 2:28 PM Gruyères station | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2521 | 2521 · RE 3 4016 | 4016 · S 50 14822 | 14822 | 11:54 AM Geneva station | 2h03 | 1:57 PM Gruyères station | 2 transfers | |
IR 90 1819 | 1819 · R 9 24945 | 24945 · S 51 14866 | 14866 | 12:05 PM Geneva station | 2h23 | 2:28 PM Gruyères station | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 721 | 721 · R 8 24847 | 24847 · S 50 14824 | 14824 | 12:35 PM Geneva station | 2h22 | 2:57 PM Gruyères station | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2523 | 2523 · RE 3 4018 | 4018 · S 50 14824 | 14824 | 12:54 PM Geneva station | 2h03 | 2:57 PM Gruyères station | 2 transfers | |
IR 90 1821 | 1821 · R 9 24951 | 24951 · S 51 14868 | 14868 | 1:05 PM Geneva station | 2h23 | 3:28 PM Gruyères station | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 723 | 723 · R 8 24853 | 24853 · S 50 14826 | 14826 | 1:35 PM Geneva station | 2h22 | 3:57 PM Gruyères station | 2 transfers | |
RE 33 18473 | 18473 · S 41 24555 | 24555 · S 51 14870 | 14870 | 1:38 PM Geneva station | 2h50 | 4:28 PM Gruyères station | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2525 | 2525 · RE 3 4020 | 4020 · S 50 14826 | 14826 | 1:54 PM Geneva station | 2h03 | 3:57 PM Gruyères station | 2 transfers | |
IR 90 1823 | 1823 · R 9 24955 | 24955 · S 51 14870 | 14870 | 2:05 PM Geneva station | 2h23 | 4:28 PM Gruyères station | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 725 | 725 · R 8 24857 | 24857 · S 50 14828 | 14828 | 2:35 PM Geneva station | 2h16 | 4:51 PM Gruyères station | 2 transfers | |
RE 33 18475 | 18475 · S 41 24561 | 24561 · S 51 14872 | 14872 | 2:38 PM Geneva station | 2h50 | 5:28 PM Gruyères station | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2527 | 2527 · RE 3 4022 | 4022 · S 50 14828 | 14828 | 2:54 PM Geneva station | 1h57 | 4:51 PM Gruyères station | 2 transfers | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
IC 1 709 | 709 · R 8 24819 | 24819 · S 50 14010 | 14010 | 6:35 AM Geneva station | 2h22 | 8:57 AM Gruyères station | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2511 | 2511 · S 50 14010 | 14010 | 6:54 AM Geneva station | 2h03 | 8:57 AM Gruyères station | 1 transfer | |
IR 90 1809 | 1809 · S 41 24521 | 24521 · RE 2 30810 | 30810 · B 263 26306 | 26306 | 7:05 AM Geneva station | 2h28 | 9:33 AM Gruyères | 3 transfers | |
IC 903 | 903 · R 8 24823 | 24823 · S 50 14012 | 14012 | 7:35 AM Geneva station | 2h22 | 9:57 AM Gruyères station | 2 transfers | |
IR 15 2513 | 2513 · S 50 14012 | 14012 | 7:54 AM Geneva station | 2h03 | 9:57 AM Gruyères station | 1 transfer | |
IR 90 1811 | 1811 · S 41 24525 | 24525 · B 454 45414 | 45414 · B 263 26308 | 26308 | 8:05 AM Geneva station | 2h28 | 10:33 AM Gruyères | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Geneva to Gruyères run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €28 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:27, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 51 miles (83 km) distance in 1h 36m.
Distance 51 miles (83 km) |
Average train duration 1h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price €28 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 36m |
First train 12:27 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Gruyères — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Gruyères trip today.
Museum inside the castle presenting regional history, noble collections, and period interiors in a landmark setting.
Surreal art museum dedicated to H.R. Giger, creator of Alien designs, with iconic works and a distinctive atmosphere.
Interactive museum on the making of Gruyère AOP cheese, with exhibits on dairy traditions and regional life.
Picturesque cobbled main street lined with historic facades and views toward the castle; ideal for a classic stroll.
The pedestrian old town offers preserved medieval charm, viewpoints, and easy access to key sights.
Castle gardens provide a peaceful walk with panoramic views and seasonal flowers beside the fortress walls.
Fondue moitié-moitié blends Gruyère and Vacherin Fribourgeois into a silky communal pot, a signature comfort dish of the Fribourg region.
La soupe de chalet is a rustic mountain soup with cabbage, potatoes, macaroni and Gruyère cheese, long linked to alpine farm cooking.
Meringues served with Gruyère double cream are a classic local dessert, prized for the contrast of crisp sweetness and rich regional cream.
Refined dining in a historic hotel, featuring polished Swiss cuisine and an elegant setting suited to a higher-end meal in Gruyères.
Historic casual restaurant in the medieval village, known for fondue, regional cheese dishes and traditional Swiss atmosphere.
Well-known spot inside Maison du Gruyère, ideal for tasting cheese-focused regional dishes in a relaxed setting near the dairy museum.
Gruyères is pricey even by regional standards, with higher tourist-area hotel, dining, and café costs; local rail and bus fares are efficient but not cheap.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis are commonly rounded up; cafés can be rounded to the nearest franc.
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Gare de Gruyères -> Gruyères Centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Geneva to Gruyères 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 Gruyères, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Geneva to Gruyères trains use the Genève to Gruyeres station pair. Use this guide to compare Geneva and Gruyères train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Genève has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Bistrot de Charlotte, Les Brasseurs, La Matze Restaurant
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genève. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genève. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genève: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genève: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Warwick Geneva, Hotel Cornavin, ibis Styles Genève Gare.
Genève-Aéroport is 4 km from Geneva city centre. Public transport options include:
Genève-Aéroport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Chef Genève Aéroport, Montreux Jazz Café
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genève-Aéroport. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genève-Aéroport. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genève-Aéroport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genève-Aéroport: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève-Aéroport: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Novotel Suites Geneva, ibis Geneva Airport Hotel, Mövenpick Hotel & Casino Geneva.
Geneve-Secheron is 2 km from Geneva city centre. Public transport options include:
Geneve-Secheron has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant du Parc des Bastions, Café de la Gare
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Geneve-Secheron. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Geneve-Secheron. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Geneve-Secheron: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Geneve-Secheron: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Geneve-Secheron: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Eden, Hotel Mon Repos, Hotel N'vY.
Gruyeres has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Gruyeres.
Ticket office support is available at Gruyeres.
Available at Gruyeres: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gruyeres: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gruyeres: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel de Gruyères, Hostellerie Saint-Georges, La Fleur de Lys.
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