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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
€40
Average price
€54
Fastest journey
5 h 55 m
Average duration
5 h 56 m
Trains per day
17
Distance
366 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stuttgart to Geneva is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stuttgart to Geneva will cost around €54 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €40.
It's difficult to get from Stuttgart to Geneva without transferring at least 3 times.
IC 2166 · ICE 103 · IC 971 · IR 2522
IC 2166 · ICE 103 · IR 1868 · IC 522
IC 2168 · ICE 101 · IC 518 · IR 1818
IC 2168 · ICE 101 · IR 2518
19676 · ICE 371 · IR 1874 · IC 528
19672 · ICE 277 · IR 1866 · IC 520
IC 2166 · ICE 103 · IR 1868 · IC 522
IC 2168 · ICE 101 · IC 518 · IR 1818
IC 2164 · ICE 105 · IR 1872 · IC 526
19674 · ICE 279 · IC 524 · IR 1824Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart to Geneva 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 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €31, and a flight costs an average of €78.
Distance: 227 miles (366 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€93 Average price | €38 Average price Cheapest | €244 Average price | €81 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 11m Average total duration 5h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 33m Average total duration 11h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg 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 Stuttgart to Geneva:
A bus is €55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Geneva costing on average €93.
A bus is €206 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart to Geneva costing on average €244.
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 41m.
Bus takes on average 11h 3m.
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (5h 41m by train vs 5h 47m by car). Tickets start at around €93 compared to roughly €81 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Stuttgart to Geneva trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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IC 2168 · ICE 101 · IC 518 · IR 1818 | On time 7:59 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h56 | 1:55 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
IC 2168 · ICE 101 · IR 2518 | On time 7:59 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 6h06 | 2:05 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IC 183 · IC 716 | On time 8:28 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 6h10 | 2:38 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
19672 · ICE 277 · IC 969 · IR 2520 | 9:00 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 6h05 | 3:05 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
19672 · ICE 277 · IR 1866 · IC 520 | 9:00 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h55 | 2:55 PM Geneva station | 4 transfers | |
IC 2166 · ICE 103 · IC 971 · IR 2522 | On time 9:59 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 6h06 | 4:05 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
IC 2166 · ICE 103 · IR 1868 · IC 522 | On time 9:59 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h56 | 3:55 PM Geneva station | 4 transfers | |
IC 185 · IC 720 | On time 10:28 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 6h10 | 4:38 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
19674 · ICE 279 · IR 2524 | 10:59 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 6h06 | 5:05 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
19674 · ICE 279 · IC 524 · IR 1824 | 10:59 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h56 | 4:55 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
IC 2164 · ICE 105 · IR 1872 · IC 526 | On time 11:59 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h56 | 5:55 PM Geneva station | 4 transfers | |
IC 2164 · ICE 105 · IC 975 · IR 2526 | On time 11:59 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 6h06 | 6:05 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
IC 187 · IC 724 | On time 12:28 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 6h10 | 6:38 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
19676 · ICE 371 · IR 1874 · IC 528 | 12:59 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h56 | 6:55 PM Geneva station | 4 transfers | |
19676 · ICE 371 · IC 977 · IR 2528 | 12:59 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 6h06 | 7:05 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
IC 2162 · ICE 107 · IR 2530 | On time 1:59 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 6h06 | 8:05 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IC 2162 · ICE 107 · IC 530 · IR 1830 | On time 1:59 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h56 | 7:55 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Stuttgart to Geneva run on average 9 times per day, taking around 5h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €36 but you can travel from only €31 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 227 miles (366 km) distance in 5h 55m.
Distance 227 miles (366 km) |
Average train duration 5h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price €36 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 5h 55m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
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Best time to book 63 days |
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Most Stuttgart to Geneva trains use the Stuttgart Hbf to Genève station pair, with some services arriving at Genève-Aéroport. Use this guide to compare Stuttgart and Geneva train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Stuttgart Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: backWERK, Ditsch, Kamps Backstube, Le Crobag, Dunkin' Donuts, min min, Starbucks, Yorma's
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Stuttgart Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Stuttgart Hbf. Information desks are located on the south side of the station near Platform 1.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the north entrance. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stuttgart Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Stuttgart Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stuttgart Hbf: Escalators and elevators. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include ARCOTEL Camino Stuttgart, Mirage City Hotel Stuttgart Zentrum Hbf, Hotel Motel One Stuttgart-Mitte.
Stuttgart, Arnulf-Klett-Platz (Hauptbahnhof) has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stuttgart, Arnulf-Klett-Platz (Hauptbahnhof).
Stuttgart Hbf (tief) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Amici, Block House Stuttgart
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Stuttgart Hbf (tief). Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Stuttgart Hbf (tief). Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stuttgart Hbf (tief): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Stuttgart Hbf (tief): Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stuttgart Hbf (tief): Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Steigenberger Graf Zeppelin, Motel One Stuttgart-Hauptbahnhof, Althoff Hotel am Schlossgarten.
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-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.
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.
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