- 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
$103
Average price
$275
Fastest journey
14 h
Average duration
15 h 14 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
990 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Budapest to Geneva is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Geneva will cost around $275 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $103.
Of the 8 trains that leave Budapest for Geneva on Sun, Jun 14, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 14 the direct trains cover the 990 km distance in an average of 15 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 14 h .
On Sun, Jun 14 the slowest trains will take 17 h 2 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 flight as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $70. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $70, and a train costs an average of $78.
Distance: 615 miles (990 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$235 Average price | $230 Average price | $111 Average price Cheapest | $482 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 14m Average total duration 13h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 19h 32m Average total duration 19h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.0 - 5.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.5kg 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 Budapest to Geneva:
A bus is $119 (€97) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Geneva costing on average $230 (€187).
A bus is $124 (€101) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Geneva costing on average $235 (€191).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 44m.
Bus takes on average 19h 2m.
Tickets start at around $235 (€191) compared to roughly $482 (€391) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $247 (€200). The journey takes 13h 44m versus 12h 38m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Geneva trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:40 AM Budapest | 14h02 | 8:42 PM Geneva | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:35 AM Budapest | 14h05 | 9:40 PM Geneva | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:40 AM Budapest | 14h00 | 10:40 PM Geneva | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:35 AM Budapest | 17h07 | 2:42 AM Geneva | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:40 AM Budapest | 17h02 | 2:42 AM Geneva | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:40 AM Budapest | 17h02 | 3:42 AM Geneva | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:40 AM Budapest | 18h49 | 6:29 AM Geneva | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:40 PM Budapest | 17h45 | 8:25 AM Geneva | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Budapest to Geneva run on average 2 times per day, taking around 13h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $78 (€63) but you can travel from only $70 (€57) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 615 miles (990 km) distance in 13h 45m.
Distance 615 miles (990 km) |
Average train duration 13h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $78 (€63) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 13h 45m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
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