- 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
$276
Average price
$276
Fastest journey
9 h 20 m
Average duration
9 h 20 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
552 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salzburg to Geneva is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salzburg to Geneva will cost around $276 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $276.
It's difficult to get from Salzburg to Geneva without transferring at least 2 times.
EC 196+
IC 718+
RE5
EC 196+
IC 718+
RE5Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $52. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 18m. 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 $52, and a flight costs an average of $177.
Distance: 342 miles (552 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$155 Average price | $75 Average price Cheapest | $462 Average price | $181 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 50m Average total duration 8h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 19m Average total duration 10h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.3kg 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 Salzburg to Geneva:
A bus is $80 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Geneva costing on average $155 (€127).
A bus is $387 (€317) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Geneva costing on average $462 (€378).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 20m.
Bus takes on average 10h 49m.
Tickets start at around $155 (€127) compared to roughly $181 (€148) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $27 (€22). The journey takes 8h 20m versus 7h 31m 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 Salzburg 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RE5+ EC 194+ IC 722 | 8:05 AM Salzburg Hbf | 9h20 | 5:25 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
RJX 260 · ICE 566 · ICE 371 · IR 1874 | On time 9:00 AM Salzburg Hbf | 9h55 | 6:55 PM Geneva station | 5 transfers | |
ECE 192 · IC 726+ 79022 | Delayed 10:48 AM 10:05 AMSalzburg Hbf | 9h20 | 7:25 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
EC 196+ IC 718+ RE5 | 6:05 AM Salzburg Hbf | 9h20 | 3:25 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Salzburg to Geneva run on average 8 times per day, taking around 8h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $64 (€52) but you can travel from only $52 (€43) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:38. The fastest train covers the 342 miles (552 km) distance in 8h 25m.
Distance 342 miles (552 km) |
Average train duration 8h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $64 (€52) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 8h 25m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:38 PM |
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