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Musée d'art et d'histoire
A major fine arts museum with strong Swiss and European collections, from Old Masters to modern art, in a grand historic building.
Cheapest price
$97
Average price
$179
Fastest journey
14 h 5 m
Average duration
14 h 33 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
750 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Prague to Geneva is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Prague to Geneva will cost around $179 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $97.
It's difficult to get from Prague to Geneva without transferring at least 3 times.
EC 458 · ICE 699 · IC 60403 · IC 1610
R 676 · Os 28015 · S1 · 16538
RJ 386 · IC 2448 · ICE 2547 · IC 60403
R 676 · Os 28015 · S1 · 16538
EX 354 · ICE 510 · ICE 77 · S 3
EX 358 · 3568 · 88618 · ICE 1064
EX 358 · ECE 98 · IC 734 · RE 18440
rj 384 · ICE 1650 · ICE 2553 · IC 981
RJ 382 · IC 2442 · ICE 5327 · IR 1886
RJ 178 · IC 2440 · ICE 2555 · IR 2536Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Prague to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $55. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 30m. 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 $55, and a flight costs an average of $52.
Distance: 466 miles (750 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$144 Average price | $181 Average price | $84 Average price Cheapest | $267 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 27m Average total duration 13h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 21m Average total duration 13h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.3 - 4.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.9kg 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 Prague to Geneva:
A bus is $60 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Geneva costing on average $144 (€118).
A bus is $97 (€80) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Geneva costing on average $181 (€149).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 51m.
Train takes on average 13h 57m.
Tickets start at around $144 (€118) compared to roughly $267 (€220) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $123 (€101). The journey takes 13h 57m versus 9h 21m 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 Prague to Geneva trains for today, Tuesday, July 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NJ 456 · ICE 1654 · EC 5 · IC 627 | Delayed 1:14 AM 3:14 AMPrague hlavní nádraží | 15h24 | 6:38 PM Geneva station | 4 transfers | |
EX 360 · ECE 190 · IC 730 | On time 7:35 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 14h03 | 9:38 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
RJ 178 · IC 2440 · ICE 2555 · IR 2536 | On time 8:31 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 14h56 | 11:27 PM Geneva station | 4 transfers | |
EX 358 · ECE 98 · IC 734 · RE 18440 | On time 9:35 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 14h18 | 11:53 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
EX 358 · 3568 · 88618 · ICE 1064 | On time 9:35 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 14h05 | 11:40 PM Geneva station | 5 transfers | |
RJ 382 · IC 2442 · ICE 5327 · IR 1886 | On time 10:31 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 14h51 | 1:22 AM Geneva station | 5 transfers | |
EX 356 · ECE 96 · IC 542 · IC 504 | On time 11:35 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 19h20 | 6:55 AM Geneva station | 4 transfers | |
RJ 176 · IC 2444 · ICE 5329 · RE 2347 | On time 12:31 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 18h34 | 7:05 AM Geneva station | 5 transfers | |
EX 354 · ICE 510 · ICE 77 · S 3 | On time 1:35 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 18h20 | 7:55 AM Geneva station | 5 transfers | |
EX 354 · 78963 · EC 94 · IC 704 | On time 1:35 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 19h03 | 8:38 AM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
EX 352 · ICE 698 · IC 60403 · IC 1610 | On time 3:35 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 18h03 | 9:38 AM Geneva station | 4 transfers | |
RJ 386 · IC 2448 · ICE 2547 · IC 60403 | On time 4:31 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 17h07 | 9:38 AM Geneva station | 5 transfers | |
EX 350 · 3584 · 58238 · ICE 699 | On time 5:35 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 16h03 | 9:38 AM Geneva station | 6 transfers | |
| Wednesday, July 22 | |||||
rj 384 · ICE 1650 · ICE 2553 · IC 981 | 6:31 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 14h34 | 9:05 PM Geneva station | 4 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Prague to Geneva run on average 6 times per day, taking around 13h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $87 (€72) but you can travel from only $52 (€43) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 466 miles (750 km) distance in 13h 47m.
Distance 466 miles (750 km) |
Average train duration 13h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $87 (€72) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 13h 47m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 63 days |
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Most Prague to Geneva trains use the Praha hlavní nádraží to Genève station pair, with some services arriving at Genève, Cornavin. Use this guide to compare Prague and Geneva train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Praha hlavní nádraží is 1 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha hlavní nádraží 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: Restaurant Fantova Kavárna, Sushi Time
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Praha hlavní nádraží. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Praha hlavní nádraží. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Praha hlavní nádraží: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Praha hlavní nádraží: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha hlavní nádraží: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Esplanade Prague, Falkensteiner Hotel Maria Prag, Hotel City Central.
Praha Masarykovo Nádraží 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: Restaurant Kotleta, Café Imperial
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Kings Court, Grand Hotel Bohemia, Hotel Paris Prague.
Praha-Smichov is 3 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha-Smichov has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Praha-Smichov.
ATMs are available at Praha-Smichov.
Available at Praha-Smichov: Parking, WC.
Available at Praha-Smichov: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha-Smichov.
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, 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.
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.
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