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Musée du Château de Gruyères
Museum inside Gruyères Castle presenting historic interiors, objects and regional history in a dramatic setting.
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 travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Geneva to Gruyères will cost around £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
To travel from Geneva to Gruyères you need to make at least one change.
IC 1 715 | 715 · R 8 24833 | 24833 · S 50 14818 | 14818
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IR 90 1813 | 1813 · R 9 24931 | 24931 · S 51 14860 | 14860
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IC 1 713 | 713 · R 8 24827 | 24827 · S 50 14816 | 14816
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IR 90 1811 | 1811 · R 9 24925 | 24925 · S 51 14858 | 14858
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IC 1 713 | 713 · R 8 24827 | 24827 · S 50 14816 | 14816
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Trains from Geneva to Gruyères run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:27, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 83 km distance in 1h 36m.
Distance 83 km |
Average train duration 1h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 36m |
First train 0:27 |
Last train 23:58 |
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 |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Geneva to Gruyères.
The table below shows live departures for Geneva to Gruyères trains for today, Monday 2 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:35 Geneva | 2h22 | 10:57 Gruyères | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:05 Geneva | 2h23 | 11:28 Gruyères | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:05 Geneva | 2h23 | 19:28 Gruyères | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:35 Geneva | 2h22 | 19:57 Gruyères | 0 changesdirect | |
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IR 90 1811 | 1811 · R 9 24925 | 24925 · S 51 14858 | 14858 | 8:05 Geneva station | 2h23 | 10:28 Gruyères station | 2 changes | |
IC 1 713 | 713 · R 8 24827 | 24827 · S 50 14816 | 14816 | 8:35 Geneva station | 2h22 | 10:57 Gruyères station | 2 changes | |
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Museum inside Gruyères Castle presenting historic interiors, objects and regional history in a dramatic setting.
Museum devoted to H. R. Giger, showing paintings, sculptures and film-related works in a converted historic building.
Contemporary art space in the castle gardens with temporary exhibitions by Swiss and international artists.
Gruyères’ main cobbled street, lined with historic houses and views towards the castle and surrounding hills.
The compact medieval old town offers an atmospheric walk among ramparts, fountains and traditional facades.
Castle gardens with sculptures, shaded paths and scenic viewpoints over the valley and mountains.
Gruyère AOP is the area’s famous hard cow’s milk cheese, aged for a nutty, complex flavour and central to local dairy culture.
Moitié-moitié fondue blends Gruyère and Vacherin Fribourgeois, melted with white wine for a classic Fribourg sharing dish.
La soupe de chalet is a hearty mountain soup from the Fribourg Alps, often made with cabbage, potatoes, macaroni, cream and cheese.
Traditional restaurant inside the medieval village, known for fondue, raclette and regional specialities in a cosy historic setting.
Cheese dairy restaurant beside La Maison du Gruyère, serving fondue and local dishes with direct links to the region’s cheese-making heritage.
Elegant hotel restaurant in the old town, offering refined Swiss and regional cooking in a polished but traditional atmosphere.
Gruyères is costly even by regional standards. Hotels, dining and rail travel are typically pricier than in many Swiss small towns, especially in peak tourist periods.
Service is usually included. Round up bills or leave 5-10% for excellent service. Round up in cafés and taxis; tipping is appreciated but not expected.
Get destination-focused answers for the end of your trip, including what to do, when to go, practical entry details, and tips for making the most of your time in Gruyères.
Famous for its savoury cheese, the Swiss town of Gruyères is also a popular tourist destination thanks to its medieval architecture and picturesque setting. Gruyères can be easily reached from Geneva with trains from Geneva to Gruyeres leaving several times a day. Trains depart from Geneva's Cornavin train station and arrive in Gruyeres in around two hours and 30 minutes. Creating a sharp contrast to Geneva's cosmopolitan and polished ambience, Gruyeres is a rural town with strong agricultural traditions. Gruyere cheese is on of the main ingredients in Swiss cheese fondue, giving Switzerland's national dish its strong and tangy flavour.
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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