The best way to travel from Geneva Airport to Wengen

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A traveler named msk is looking for the best way to get from Geneva Airport to Wengen. They want to know the most efficient route for their trip. The replies provide a practical train route with specific tips about seating and connections.

Key takeaways:
  • Take the IC1 or IR15 train from Geneva Airport to Bern and sit upstairs on the right side.
  • From Bern, transfer to the IC61 or IC81 to Interlaken OST and sit on the left side for the best views.
  • Use the local train from Interlaken OST to Lauterbrunnen, which runs every 30 minutes.
  • Finally, catch the local train from Lauterbrunnen to Wengen for the last leg of the journey.
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  • Roger Sexton
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    Reply 1 of 3 • 25 January 2025 at 6:57:18 #2315037

    Hello msk

    Welcome to MySwissAlps

    There is only one  practical route from Geneva Airport to Wengen.  Note that Geneva airport has a main line train station under the terminal building.

    From Geneva Airport take the IC1 train bound for St Gallen or the IR15 train bound for Luzern.  Sit upstairs on the right.  Get off at Bern.
    From Bern take the IC61 or IC81 train to Interlaken OST.  Sit on the left.
    From Interlaken OST take the local train to Lauterbrunnen which runs every 30 minutes.  Get in the carriages marked Lauterbrunnen, which will be at the front of the train.
    From Lauterbrunnen take the local train up to Wengen.

    Best wishes

    Roger

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    Reply 2 of 3 • 26 January 2025 at 8:36:38 #2317308

    Hi msk,

    Just to add to Roger’s reply, you can research the Geneva airport – Wengen route that he explains by using the Swiss timetable.  Here’s the link:

    Kind regards,
    Yolanda

    Annika
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    Reply 3 of 3 • 26 January 2025 at 14:11:28 #2317638

    Hi msk!

    The last stretch from Lauterbrunnen to Wengen is explained in detail here: https://www.myswissalps.com/travel-guide/lauterbrunnen-wengen/. Hope that helps!

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