- Must visit
Patek Philippe Museum
Celebrated watchmaking museum with historic timepieces, automata, and a major library on horology. A top choice for understanding Geneva’s watch heritage.
Cheapest price
$60
Average price
$114
Fastest journey
7 h 41 m
Average duration
7 h 51 m
Trains per day
6
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 $114 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $60.
Of the 6 trains that leave Bonn for Geneva on Sat, Jun 20, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 509 km distance in an average of 7 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 41 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 8 h 12 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Omio 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 $47. 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 $47, and a flight costs an average of $86.
Distance: 316 miles (509 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$166 Average price | $234 Average price | $71 Average price Cheapest | $207 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 $95 (€78) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bonn to Geneva costing on average $166 (€136).
A bus is $164 (€134) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bonn to Geneva costing on average $234 (€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 ($166 (€136) vs $207 (€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, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
28508 · ICE 103 · IC 1624 · IC 720 | 8:04 AM Bonn Hbf | 8h21 | 4:25 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
28508 · ICE 103 · IR 1868 · IC 522 | 8:04 AM Bonn Hbf | 7h51 | 3:55 PM Geneva station | 4 transfers | |
ICE 25 · ICE 279 · IR 2524 | 8:14 AM Bonn Hbf | 8h51 | 5:05 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 25 · ICE 279 · IC 524 · IR 1824 | 8:14 AM Bonn Hbf | 8h41 | 4:55 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 25 · ICE 915 · ICE 71 · IC 1624 | 8:14 AM Bonn Hbf | 8h11 | 4:25 PM Geneva station | 4 transfers | |
25414 · ICE 915 · ICE 71 · IC 1624 | 8:33 AM Bonn Hbf | 7h52 | 4:25 PM Geneva station | 4 transfers | |
10608 · ICE 915 · ICE 71 · IC 1624 | 8:47 AM Bonn-Beuel station | 7h38 | 4:25 PM Geneva station | 4 transfers | |
IC 1940 · ICE 105 · IR 1872 · IC 526 | On time 9:14 AM Bonn Hbf | 8h41 | 5:55 PM Geneva station | 4 transfers | |
IC 5107 · ICE 515 · ICE 279 · IR 2524 | 9:23 AM Bonn Hbf | 7h42 | 5:05 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
IC 5107 · ICE 515 · ICE 279 · IC 524 | 9:23 AM Bonn Hbf | 7h32 | 4:55 PM Geneva station | 4 transfers | |
28512 · ICE 105 · IC 1628 · IC 724 | 10:04 AM Bonn Hbf | 8h21 | 6:25 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
28512 · ICE 105 · IC 726 | 10:04 AM Bonn Hbf | 9h21 | 7:25 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
28512 · ICE 105 · IR 1872 · IC 526 | 10:04 AM Bonn Hbf | 7h51 | 5:55 PM Geneva station | 4 transfers | |
ICE 27 · ICE 225 · ECE 5 · IC 1628 | 10:14 AM Bonn Hbf | 8h11 | 6:25 PM Geneva station | 4 transfers | |
ICE 1049 · ICE 225 · ECE 5 · IC 1628 | 10:44 AM Bonn Hbf | 7h41 | 6:25 PM Geneva station | 4 transfers | |
IC 2013 · ICE 371 · IR 1874 · IC 528 | 11:14 AM Bonn Hbf | 7h41 | 6:55 PM Geneva station | 4 transfers | |
IC 2013 · ICE 371 · IC 1630 · IC 726 | 11:14 AM Bonn Hbf | 8h11 | 7:25 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
IC 2202 · ICE 517 · ICE 371 · IR 1874 | On time 11:22 AM Bonn Hbf | 7h33 | 6:55 PM Geneva station | 5 transfers | |
IC 2202 · ICE 517 · ICE 371 · IC 1630 | On time 11:22 AM Bonn Hbf | 8h03 | 7:25 PM Geneva station | 4 transfers | |
28516 · ICE 107 · IR 2530 | 12:04 PM Bonn Hbf | 8h01 | 8:05 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
28516 · ICE 107 · IC 530 · IR 1830 | 12:04 PM Bonn Hbf | 7h51 | 7:55 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 29 · ICE 919 · ICE 73 · IC 1632 | 12:14 PM Bonn Hbf | 8h11 | 8:25 PM Geneva station | 4 transfers | |
ICE 29 · ICE 373 · IC 1634 · IC 730 | 12:14 PM Bonn Hbf | 9h11 | 9:25 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
25422 · ICE 919 · ICE 73 · IC 1632 | 12:33 PM Bonn Hbf | 7h52 | 8:25 PM Geneva station | 4 transfers | |
10616 · ICE 919 · ICE 73 · IC 1632 | 12:47 PM Bonn-Beuel station | 7h38 | 8:25 PM Geneva station | 4 transfers | |
28518 · ICE 519 · ICE 373 · IC 1634 | 1:04 PM Bonn Hbf | 8h21 | 9:25 PM Geneva station | 4 transfers | |
28518 · ICE 519 · ICE 373 · IR 1878 | 1:04 PM Bonn Hbf | 7h51 | 8:55 PM Geneva station | 5 transfers | |
ICE 1644 · ICE 109 · IR 1880 · IC 534 | 1:14 PM Bonn Hbf | 8h41 | 9:55 PM Geneva station | 4 transfers | |
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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 $60 (€49) but you can travel from only $47 (€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 $60 (€49) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 7h 38m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bonn to Geneva 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 Geneva, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bonn to Geneva trains use the Bonn Hbf to Genève station pair, with some services arriving at Genève-Aéroport. Use this guide to compare Bonn and Geneva train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bonn Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Magd und Knecht, Cafébar Macchiato, Frittebud, McDonald's
Wi-Fi is available at Bonn Hbf. ATMs are available at Bonn Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Bonn Hbf. Information desks are available at Bonn Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Bonn Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bonn Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bonn Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bonn Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Motel One, Hotel Rheinland, Hotel Löhndorf, Villa Esplanade.
Bonn-Beuel is 2 km from Bonn city centre. Public transport options include:
Bonn-Beuel has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Cafe Wagner, Stadt-Café, Freundlicher Imbiss, Beueler Döner- & Pizza-Center
Wi-Fi is available at Bonn-Beuel. ATMs are available at Bonn-Beuel.
Ticket office support is available at Bonn-Beuel. Information desks are available at Bonn-Beuel.
Luggage storage is available at Bonn-Beuel. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bonn-Beuel: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bonn-Beuel: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bonn-Beuel.
Nearby hotels include Garten Hotel, Portofino.
Bonn-Bad Godesberg is 7 km from Bonn city centre. Public transport options include:
Bonn-Bad Godesberg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: House of Steaks, Fair Cafe, Maternus, Mykonos
Wi-Fi is available at Bonn-Bad Godesberg. ATMs are available at Bonn-Bad Godesberg.
Ticket office support is available at Bonn-Bad Godesberg. Information desks are available at Bonn-Bad Godesberg.
Luggage storage is available at Bonn-Bad Godesberg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bonn-Bad Godesberg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bonn-Bad Godesberg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bonn-Bad Godesberg.
Nearby hotels include Kaiserhof, Hotel zum Adler, Insel Hotel, Hotel Eden.
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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