- Must visit
Alte Pinakothek
One of Europe’s great old master galleries, with major works from the 14th to 18th centuries by Dürer, Rubens, Raphael, and others.
Cheapest price
$97
Average price
$145
Fastest journey
6 h 45 m
Average duration
6 h 54 m
Trains per day
23
Distance
463 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Geneva to Munich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Geneva to Munich will cost around $145 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $97.
It's difficult to get from Geneva to Munich without transferring at least once.
RE 18489 · IC 543 · EC 95
IC 737 · EC 95
RE 18491 · IR 2543 · IR 2155 · EC 95
IC 721 · EC 195
RE 18487 · IR 2539 · IC 839 · RE 3547
IC 729 · EC 199
IC 717 · EC 193
IC 713 · EC 191
IC 725 · EC 197
IC 721 · EC 195Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a flight costs an average of $131.
Distance: 287 miles (463 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$159 Average price | $60 Average price Cheapest | $319 Average price | $182 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 22m Average total duration 6h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 8m Average total duration 8h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.8kg 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 Geneva to Munich:
A bus is $99 (€81) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Munich costing on average $159 (€131).
A bus is $259 (€213) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Munich costing on average $319 (€263).
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 52m.
Bus takes on average 8h 38m.
Tickets start at around $159 (€131) compared to roughly $182 (€149) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $23 (€19). The journey takes 6h 52m versus 6h 25m 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 Geneva to Munich trains for tomorrow, Thursday, July 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IR 1805 · IC 509 · ICE 374 · ICE 2583 | On time 4:46 AM Geneva station | 8h29 | 1:15 PM Munich Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 709 · EC 99 | On time 6:20 AM Geneva station | 6h56 | 1:16 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IR 2511 · ICE 372 · ICE 565 | On time 6:54 AM Geneva station | 7h55 | 2:49 PM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IR 1809 · IC 513 · ICE 372 · ICE 565 | On time 7:05 AM Geneva station | 7h44 | 2:49 PM Munich Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 713 · EC 191 | 8:20 AM Geneva station | 6h56 | 3:16 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IR 2515 · IC 966 · ICE 370 · ICE 567 | On time 8:54 AM Geneva station | 7h55 | 4:49 PM Munich Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IR 1813 · IC 517 · IR 1863 · ICE 370 | On time 9:05 AM Geneva station | 7h44 | 4:49 PM Munich Hbf | 4 transfers | |
IC 717 · EC 193 | 10:20 AM Geneva station | 6h56 | 5:16 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IR 2519 · IC 970 · ICE 278 · ICE 569 | On time 10:54 AM Geneva station | 7h55 | 6:49 PM Munich Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IR 1817 · IC 521 · IR 1867 · ICE 278 | On time 11:05 AM Geneva station | 7h44 | 6:49 PM Munich Hbf | 4 transfers | |
IC 721 · EC 195 | 12:20 PM Geneva station | 6h56 | 7:16 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IR 2523 · ICE 276 · ICE 1069 | On time 12:54 PM Geneva station | 8h02 | 8:56 PM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IR 1821 · IC 525 · ICE 276 · ICE 1069 | On time 1:05 PM Geneva station | 7h51 | 8:56 PM Munich Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 725 · EC 197 | 2:20 PM Geneva station | 6h56 | 9:16 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 729 · EC 199 | 4:20 PM Geneva station | 6h45 | 11:05 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 733 · IC 60402 · ICE 619 | 6:20 PM Geneva station | 12h13 | 6:33 AM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 735 · IC 1637 · IC 60402 · ICE 619 | 7:20 PM Geneva station | 11h13 | 6:33 AM Munich Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IR 1835 · IC 539 · IR 1885 · IC 60402 | 8:05 PM Geneva station | 10h28 | 6:33 AM Munich Hbf | 4 transfers | |
IC 737 · EC 95 | On time 8:20 PM Geneva station | 12h56 | 9:16 AM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 737 · RE 3547 · Fähre · 87556 | On time 8:20 PM Geneva station | 12h55 | 9:15 AM Munich Hbf | 5 transfers | |
RE 18487 · IR 2539 · IC 839 · RE 3547 | On time 8:38 PM Geneva station | 12h37 | 9:15 AM Munich Hbf | 7 transfers | |
RE 18489 · IC 543 · EC 95 | On time 9:37 PM Geneva station | 11h39 | 9:16 AM Munich Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RE 18491 · IR 2543 · IR 2155 · EC 95 | On time 10:37 PM Geneva station | 10h39 | 9:16 AM Munich Hbf | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Geneva to Munich run on average 6 times per day, taking around 6h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $58 (€48) but you can travel from only $31 (€26) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 287 miles (463 km) distance in 6h 29m.
Distance 287 miles (463 km) |
Average train duration 6h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $58 (€48) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 6h 29m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
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Best time to book 63 days |
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