Train from Geneva to Renens VD

🇨🇭 Geneva → 🇨🇭 Renens VD

Straight-line Distance

49 km

NE (42.2°)

Rail Distance

~64 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~58m

Regional

CO2 Saved vs Flight

79.0%

9.9 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

Regional

CO2 Emissions 2.6 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 12.5 kg

Taking the train saves 9.9 kg CO2 (79.0% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

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Origin

Geneva
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Destination

Renens VD

Journey Tips

SBB and RER Vaud trains cover the short Geneva to Renens corridor in around 20 minutes, with very frequent departures throughout the day. Renens is a key junction in the Lausanne agglomeration network. Swiss Travel Pass and half-fare card both apply on this domestic service.

Scenic Highlight

The northern shore of Lake Geneva between Geneva and Lausanne, with the lake glittering to the south and the Jura mountains forming a wooded backdrop to the north, offers a pleasantly scenic commuter corridor.

Booking Tip

Purchase tickets at station machines or via the SBB app; given the short distance and very high frequency of services, day-of travel is entirely practical and advance booking is unnecessary.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Renens VD

🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 78 km 🇨🇭 Sion 69 km 🇨🇭 Aigle 38 km 🇨🇭 Altdorf 161 km 🇨🇭 Andermatt 154 km

Also from Geneva

🇨🇭 Aigle 64 km 🇨🇭 Basel SBB 185 km 🇨🇭 Bern Hbf 129 km 🇫🇷 Bourg-en-Bresse 72 km 🇨🇭 Lausanne 50 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Geneva to Renens VD takes approximately 58m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~64 km using a regional service.
The estimated rail distance from Geneva to Renens VD is approximately 64 km (49 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.
Travelling by train from Geneva to Renens VD emits approximately 2.6 kg of CO2, compared to 12.5 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 9.9 kg of CO2 — a 79.0% reduction in emissions.
The route from Geneva to Renens VD typically requires at least one transfer. Check operator timetables for the most direct connection available.
Check regional and national rail operator websites for services between Geneva and Renens VD.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27