- Must visit
Patek Philippe Museum
Major watchmaking museum with historic timepieces, automata, and archives; a standout for Geneva’s horology heritage.
Cheapest price
$87
Average price
$109
Fastest journey
7 h 28 m
Average duration
7 h 43 m
Trains per day
16
Distance
509 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bonn to Geneva is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bonn to Geneva will cost around $109 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $87.
It's difficult to get from Bonn to Geneva without transferring at least 4 times.
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STR 66 · ICE 727 · ICE 613 · ICE 377Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bonn to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $48. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, and a flight costs an average of $87.
Distance: 316 miles (509 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$168 Average price | $238 Average price | $72 Average price Cheapest | $210 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 57m Average total duration 7h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 22m Average total duration 11h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bonn to Geneva:
A bus is $96 (€78) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bonn to Geneva costing on average $168 (€136).
A bus is $166 (€134) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bonn to Geneva costing on average $238 (€192).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 27m.
Bus takes on average 11h 52m.
The journey is about 22m faster (7h 27m by train vs 7h 49m by car) and roughly $41 (€33) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($168 (€136) vs $210 (€169)). 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 Bonn to Geneva trains for today, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:10 AM Bonn | 7h45 | 1:55 PM Geneva | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:14 AM Bonn | 8h11 | 2:25 PM Geneva | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:39 AM Bonn | 8h52 | 3:31 PM Geneva | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:04 AM Bonn | 8h01 | 3:05 PM Geneva | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:07 AM Bonn | 7h58 | 3:05 PM Geneva | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:14 AM Bonn | 8h11 | 3:25 PM Geneva | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:33 AM Bonn | 7h52 | 3:25 PM Geneva | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:04 AM Bonn | 7h51 | 4:55 PM Geneva | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Bonn to Geneva run on average 8 times per day, taking around 7h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $61 (€49) but you can travel from only $48 (€39) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 316 miles (509 km) distance in 7h 38m.
Distance 316 miles (509 km) |
Average train duration 7h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $61 (€49) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 7h 38m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
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Major watchmaking museum with historic timepieces, automata, and archives; a standout for Geneva’s horology heritage.
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