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Patek Philippe Museum
Major watchmaking museum with historic timepieces, automata, and archives; a standout for Geneva’s horology heritage.
Cheapest price
$97
Average price
$121
Fastest journey
5 h 37 m
Average duration
5 h 40 m
Trains per day
22
Distance
404 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Heidelberg to Geneva is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Heidelberg to Geneva will cost around $121 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $97.
It's difficult to get from Heidelberg to Geneva without transferring at least 4 times.
19344 · ICE 101 · IR 1864 · IC 518
19344 · ICE 101 · IC 716
ICE 795 · ECE 5 · IC 1628 · IC 724
S3 · ICE 103 · IC 1624 · IC 720
S3 · ICE 103 · IR 1868 · IC 522
S3 · ICE 371 · IR 1874 · IC 528
S3 · ICE 373 · IR 1878 · IC 532
S3 · ICE 277 · IR 1866 · IC 520
S3 · ICE 103 · IR 1868 · IC 522
S3 · ICE 279 · IR 1870 · IC 524Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 21m. 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 $29, and a flight costs an average of $100.
Distance: 251 miles (404 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$110 Average price | $58 Average price Cheapest | $233 Average price | $165 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 51m Average total duration Fastest 5h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 57m Average total duration 7h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 32m Average total duration 9h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Geneva:
A bus is $52 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Geneva costing on average $110 (€89).
A bus is $176 (€141) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heidelberg to Geneva costing on average $233 (€188).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 27m.
Flight takes on average 9h 32m.
The journey is about 16m faster (5h 21m by train vs 5h 37m by car) and roughly $55 (€44) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($110 (€89) vs $165 (€133)). 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 Heidelberg to Geneva trains for tomorrow, Monday, June 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
19344 · ICE 101 · IC 716 | 8:11 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 6h14 | 2:25 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
19344 · ICE 101 · IR 1864 · IC 518 | 8:11 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 5h44 | 1:55 PM Geneva station | 4 transfers | |
S3 · ECE 151 · IC 718 | 8:18 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 7h07 | 3:25 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
S3 · ECE 151 · IC 1620 · IC 716 | 8:18 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 6h07 | 2:25 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
S3 · ICE 277 · IC 1622 · IC 718 | 9:13 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 6h12 | 3:25 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
S3 · ICE 277 · IR 1866 · IC 520 | 9:13 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 5h42 | 2:55 PM Geneva station | 4 transfers | |
S3 · ICE 277 · IC 720 | 9:13 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 7h12 | 4:25 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
S3 · ICE 103 · IC 1624 · IC 720 | 10:13 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 6h12 | 4:25 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
S3 · ICE 103 · IR 1868 · IC 522 | 10:13 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 5h42 | 3:55 PM Geneva station | 4 transfers | |
S3 · S31 · ICE 71 · IC 1624 | 10:18 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 6h07 | 4:25 PM Geneva station | 4 transfers | |
S3 · ICE 279 · IR 1870 · IC 524 | 11:13 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 5h42 | 4:55 PM Geneva station | 4 transfers | |
S3 · ICE 279 · IC 724 | 11:13 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 7h12 | 6:25 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
S3 · ICE 279 · IC 1626 · IC 722 | 11:13 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 6h12 | 5:25 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
15975 · ICE 105 · IR 1872 · IC 526 | 12:10 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 5h45 | 5:55 PM Geneva station | 4 transfers | |
15975 · ICE 105 · IC 726 | 12:10 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 7h15 | 7:25 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 795 · ECE 5 · IC 1628 · IC 724 | On time 12:43 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 5h42 | 6:25 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
S3 · ICE 371 · IC 1630 · IC 726 | 1:18 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 6h07 | 7:25 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
S3 · ICE 371 · IR 1874 · IC 528 | 1:18 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 5h37 | 6:55 PM Geneva station | 4 transfers | |
15979 · ICE 107 · IR 2530 | 2:10 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 5h55 | 8:05 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
15979 · ICE 107 · IC 530 · IR 1830 | 2:10 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 5h45 | 7:55 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
S3 · ICE 373 · IC 1634 · IC 730 | 3:18 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 6h07 | 9:25 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
S3 · ICE 373 · IR 1878 · IC 532 | 3:18 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 5h37 | 8:55 PM Geneva station | 4 transfers | |
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Trains from Heidelberg to Geneva run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $46 (€37) but you can travel from only $29 (€23) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:37. The fastest train covers the 251 miles (404 km) distance in 5h 11m.
Distance 251 miles (404 km) |
Average train duration 5h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $46 (€37) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 5h 11m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:37 PM |
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