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Musée d'art et d'histoire
A major fine arts museum with strong Swiss and European collections, from Old Masters to modern art, in a grand historic building.
Cheapest price
€34
Average price
€39
Fastest journey
1 h 53 m
Average duration
1 h 53 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
113 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from La Chaux-de-Fonds to Geneva is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from La Chaux-de-Fonds to Geneva will cost around €39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €34.
It's difficult to get from La Chaux-de-Fonds to Geneva without transferring at least 2 times.
RE 6 3971 | 3971 · IC 51 1618 | 1618 · IC 1 714 | 714
RE 6 3973 | 3973 · IC 51 1620 | 1620 · IC 1 716 | 716
RE 6 3967 | 3967 · IC 51 1614 | 1614 · IC 1 710 | 710
RE 6 3969 | 3969 · IC 51 1616 | 1616 · IC 1 712 | 712
RE 6 3965 | 3965 · IC 51 1612 | 1612 · IC 1 708 | 708
IR 66 3219 | 3219 · IC 5 514 | 514 · IR 90 1814 | 1814
IR 66 3215 | 3215 · IC 5 510 | 510 · IR 90 1810 | 1810
IR 66 3221 | 3221 · IC 5 516 | 516 · IR 90 1816 | 1816
IR 66 3223 | 3223 · IC 5 518 | 518 · IR 90 1818 | 1818
IR 66 3217 | 3217 · IC 5 512 | 512 · IR 90 1812 | 1812Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from La Chaux-de-Fonds to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €35, and a train costs an average of €35.
Distance: 70 miles (113 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€42 Average price Cheapest | €70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m 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.
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 44m.
The journey is about 6m faster (1h 44m by train vs 1h 50m by car) and roughly €28 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€42 vs €70). 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.
The table below shows live departures for La Chaux-de-Fonds to Geneva trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IR 66 3215 | 3215 · IC 5 510 | 510 · IR 90 1810 | 1810 | 8:02 AM La Chaux-de-Fonds station | 1h53 | 9:55 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
RE 6 3965 | 3965 · IC 51 1612 | 1612 · IC 1 708 | 708 | 8:32 AM La Chaux-de-Fonds station | 2h06 | 10:38 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IR 66 3217 | 3217 · IC 5 512 | 512 · IR 90 1812 | 1812 | 9:02 AM La Chaux-de-Fonds station | 1h53 | 10:55 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
RE 6 3967 | 3967 · IC 51 1614 | 1614 · IC 1 710 | 710 | 9:32 AM La Chaux-de-Fonds station | 2h06 | 11:38 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IR 66 3219 | 3219 · IC 5 514 | 514 · IR 90 1814 | 1814 | 10:02 AM La Chaux-de-Fonds station | 1h53 | 11:55 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
RE 6 3969 | 3969 · IC 51 1616 | 1616 · IC 1 712 | 712 | 10:32 AM La Chaux-de-Fonds station | 2h06 | 12:38 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IR 66 3221 | 3221 · IC 5 516 | 516 · IR 90 1816 | 1816 | 11:02 AM La Chaux-de-Fonds station | 1h53 | 12:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
RE 6 3971 | 3971 · IC 51 1618 | 1618 · IC 1 714 | 714 | 11:32 AM La Chaux-de-Fonds station | 2h06 | 1:38 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IR 66 3223 | 3223 · IC 5 518 | 518 · IR 90 1818 | 1818 | 12:02 PM La Chaux-de-Fonds station | 1h53 | 1:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
RE 6 3973 | 3973 · IC 51 1620 | 1620 · IC 1 716 | 716 | 12:32 PM La Chaux-de-Fonds station | 2h06 | 2:38 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from La Chaux-de-Fonds to Geneva run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €35 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 70 miles (113 km) distance in 1h 53m.
Distance 70 miles (113 km) |
Average train duration 1h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price €35 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 1h 53m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
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Most La Chaux-de-Fonds to Geneva trains use the La Chaux-de-Fonds to Genève station pair, with some services arriving at Genève-Aéroport. Use this guide to compare La Chaux-de-Fonds and Geneva train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
La Chaux-de-Fonds has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Ferme des Brandt, Restaurant Le Cercle
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at La Chaux-de-Fonds. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at La Chaux-de-Fonds. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at La Chaux-de-Fonds: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at La Chaux-de-Fonds: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at La Chaux-de-Fonds: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Athmos, Hotel Fleur-de-Lys, Hotel Club.
La Chaux-de-Fonds Les Forges is 1 km from La Chaux-de-Fonds city centre. Public transport options include:
La Chaux-de-Fonds Les Forges has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at La Chaux-de-Fonds Les Forges.
ATMs are available at La Chaux-de-Fonds Les Forges.
Available at La Chaux-de-Fonds Les Forges: Parking.
Available at La Chaux-de-Fonds Les Forges: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at La Chaux-de-Fonds Les Forges.
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.
Genève, Cornavin has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food options include: La Matze Restaurant
ATMs are available at Genève, Cornavin.
Available at Genève, Cornavin: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genève, Cornavin: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève, Cornavin.
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