- 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
$110
Average price
$136
Fastest journey
8 h 18 m
Average duration
8 h 28 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
515 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nuremberg to Geneva is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nuremberg to Geneva will cost around $136 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $110.
It's difficult to get from Nuremberg to Geneva without transferring at least 2 times.
IC 2164 · IC 187 · IC 904
ICE 728 · ICE 279 · IR 2524
ICE 728 · ICE 279 · IC 524 · IR 1824
88612 · ICE 568 · ICE 279 · IC 524
88612 · ICE 568 · ICE 279 · IR 2524
88612 · ICE 568 · ICE 279 · IC 524
ICE 724 · ECE 5 · IC 1628 · IC 904
ICE 701 · 3286 · ECE 194 · IC 722
88612 · ICE 568 · ICE 279 · IR 2524
IC 2164 · IC 187 · IC 904Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nuremberg to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, and a flight costs an average of $112.
Distance: 320 miles (515 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$125 Average price | $58 Average price Cheapest | $273 Average price | $140 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 23m Average total duration 7h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 31m Average total duration 9h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.1kg 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 Nuremberg to Geneva:
A bus is $67 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Geneva costing on average $125 (€102).
A bus is $215 (€176) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg to Geneva costing on average $273 (€223).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 53m.
Bus takes on average 9h 1m.
Tickets start at around $125 (€102) compared to roughly $140 (€115) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $16 (€13). The journey takes 7h 53m versus 7h 37m 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 Nuremberg to Geneva trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 728 · ICE 279 · IR 2524 | 8:00 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 9h05 | 5:05 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 728 · ICE 71 · IC 1624 · IC 720 | 8:00 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 8h25 | 4:25 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
88612 · ICE 568 · ICE 279 · IC 524 | 8:37 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 8h18 | 4:55 PM Geneva station | 4 transfers | |
88612 · ICE 568 · ICE 279 · IR 2524 | 8:37 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 8h28 | 5:05 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 701 · 3286 · ECE 194 · IC 722 | On time 8:59 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 8h26 | 5:25 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 523 · ECE 194 · IC 722 | 9:01 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 8h24 | 5:25 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IC 2164 · IC 187 · IC 724 | 9:41 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 8h44 | 6:25 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IC 2164 · ICE 105 · IR 1872 · IC 526 | 9:41 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 8h14 | 5:55 PM Geneva station | 4 transfers | |
ICE 724 · ECE 5 · IC 1628 · IC 724 | 10:00 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 8h25 | 6:25 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 527 · ECE 192 · IC 726 | On time 11:01 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 8h24 | 7:25 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IC 2162 · ICE 107 · IR 2530 | 11:42 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 8h23 | 8:05 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IC 2162 · ICE 107 · IC 530 · IR 1830 | 11:42 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 8h13 | 7:55 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 720 · ICE 73 · IC 1632 · IC 728 | 12:00 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 8h25 | 8:25 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 621 · ECE 190 · IC 730 | On time 1:01 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 8h24 | 9:25 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IC 2160 · ICE 109 · IR 1880 · IC 534 | On time 1:40 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 8h15 | 9:55 PM Geneva station | 4 transfers | |
ICE 626 · ICE 7 · IC 1636 · IR 1734 | On time 2:00 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 8h41 | 10:41 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 707 · 3296 · ECE 98 · IC 734 | Delayed 1:15 PM 2:59 PMNuremberg Hbf | 8h26 | 11:25 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 625 · ECE 98 · IC 734 | On time 3:01 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 8h24 | 11:25 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IC 2068 · ICE 201 · IR 1884 · IC 538 | On time 3:41 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 8h26 | 12:07 AM Geneva station | 4 transfers | |
ICE 622 · ICE 75 · IC 1640 · IR 1738 | On time 4:00 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 8h39 | 12:39 AM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
88620 · ICE 266 · ICE 377 · IR 1886 | 4:38 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 8h17 | 12:55 AM Geneva station | 5 transfers | |
ICE 629 · ECE 96 · IC 542 · RE 18446 | On time 5:01 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 9h40 | 2:41 AM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 528 · ECE 9 · RE 2347 · RE 4544 | On time 6:00 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 10h15 | 4:15 AM Geneva station | 5 transfers | |
ICE 723 · ECE 94 · IC 844 · IR 2504 | 7:01 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 12h04 | 7:05 AM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Nuremberg to Geneva run on average 7 times per day, taking around 7h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $64 (€52) but you can travel from only $38 (€31) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:21. The fastest train covers the 320 miles (515 km) distance in 8h 14m.
Distance 320 miles (515 km) |
Average train duration 7h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $64 (€52) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 8h 14m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:21 PM |
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