- 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
$98
Average price
$121
Fastest journey
8 h 32 m
Average duration
8 h 58 m
Trains per day
14
Distance
733 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hanover to Geneva is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hanover to Geneva will cost around $121 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $98.
It's difficult to get from Hanover to Geneva without transferring at least 2 times.
ICE 775 · ICE 205 · IC 607 · IC 704
ICE 775 · ICE 205 · IC 2349 · IC 844
ICE 75 · ICE 377 · IR 2542 · RE 18446
ICE 75 · ICE 377 · IR 2542 · RE 18446
ECE 9 · RE 2347 · RE 4544 · RE 3590
ECE 5 · IC 1628 · IC 904
ICE 577 · ICE 107 · IC 530 · IR 1830
ICE 7 · ICE 375 · IC 536 · IR 1836
ICE 579 · ICE 109 · IR 1880 · IC 534
ICE 577 · ICE 107 · IR 2530Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hanover to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $57. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $57, and a flight costs an average of $78.
Distance: 455 miles (733 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$150 Average price | $223 Average price | $85 Average price Cheapest | $254 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 31m Average total duration 9h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 57m Average total duration 16h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.2 - 4.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.8kg 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 Hanover to Geneva:
A bus is $65 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover to Geneva costing on average $150 (€123).
A bus is $138 (€113) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanover to Geneva costing on average $223 (€183).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 1m.
Bus takes on average 16h 27m.
The journey is about 28m faster (9h 1m by train vs 9h 29m by car) and roughly $104 (€85) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($150 (€123) vs $254 (€208)). 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 Hanover to Geneva trains for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ECE 5 · IC 1628 · IC 904 | On time 9:53 AM Hanover Hbf | 8h32 | 6:25 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 577 · ICE 107 · IR 2530 | On time 10:53 AM Hanover Hbf | 9h12 | 8:05 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 577 · ICE 107 · IC 530 · IR 1830 | On time 10:53 AM Hanover Hbf | 9h02 | 7:55 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 73 · ICE 373 · IC 1634 · IC 730 | On time 11:53 AM Hanover Hbf | 9h32 | 9:25 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 579 · ICE 109 · IC 1636 · IR 1734 | On time 12:53 PM Hanover Hbf | 9h48 | 10:41 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 579 · ICE 109 · IR 1880 · IC 534 | On time 12:53 PM Hanover Hbf | 9h02 | 9:55 PM Geneva station | 4 transfers | |
ICE 7 · ICE 375 · IC 536 · IR 1836 | On time 1:53 PM Hanover Hbf | 9h02 | 10:55 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 7 · ICE 375 · IC 734 | On time 1:53 PM Hanover Hbf | 9h32 | 11:25 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 771 · ICE 201 · IR 1884 · IC 538 | On time 2:53 PM Hanover Hbf | 9h14 | 12:07 AM Geneva station | 4 transfers | |
ICE 75 · ICE 377 · IR 2542 · RE 18446 | On time 3:53 PM Hanover Hbf | 11h14 | 3:07 AM Geneva | 5 transfers | |
ICE 75 · ICE 377 · IR 2542 · RE 18446 | On time 3:53 PM Hanover Hbf | 11h17 | 3:10 AM Geneva | 4 transfers | |
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Trains from Hanover to Geneva run on average 8 times per day, taking around 9h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $64 (€52) but you can travel from only $57 (€47) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:37. The fastest train covers the 455 miles (733 km) distance in 8h 31m.
Distance 455 miles (733 km) |
Average train duration 9h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $64 (€52) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 8h 31m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:37 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 84 days |
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