How to travel from Berlin to Geneva

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Berlin to Geneva

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $97 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 14m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $97, while a flight costs an average of $544.

Distance: 544 miles (877 km)

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Driving

$544

Average price

$134

Average price

$97

Average price

Cheapest

$112

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

5h 14m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 14m

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2h 0m

Additional time*

10h 55m

Average total duration

10h 25m

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30m

Additional time*

19h 48m

Average total duration

19h 18m

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30m

Additional time*

11h 39m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

2.6 - 5.3kg

CO2 emissions

0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.9 - 2.2kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

Air France

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Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

Most popular bus company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Geneva is a bus with an average price of $97.

This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Geneva:

A bus is $37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Geneva costing on average $134.

A bus is $446 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Geneva costing on average $544.

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Geneva is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 14m.

Other travel options to Geneva take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 55m.

Bus takes on average 19h 48m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Berlin and Geneva including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Berlin to Geneva among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 8h 25m sooner (3h 14m by flight vs 11h 39m by car). Tickets start at around $544 compared to roughly $112 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Berlin to Geneva

How to get from Berlin to Geneva by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Berlin to Geneva is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:20 PM19h50
    Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
    7:10 PMGeneve, Place Dorcière
    $651One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:20 PM19h50
    Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
    7:10 PMGeneve, Place Dorcière
    $651One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • CitizenPlane5183
    3:25 PM1h45
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    5:10 PMGeneva International Airport
    $811One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 693 · ICE 203 · IC 2345 · IC 838
    3:27 PM15h16
    Berlin Hbf
    6:43 AMGeneva station
    $961One-way
    5 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 693 · ICE 203 · IR 1888 · IC 504
    3:27 PM15h28
    Berlin Hbf
    6:55 AMGeneva station
    $961One-way
    4 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 599 · ICE 109 · IR 1880 · IC 534
    11:27 AM10h59
    Berlin Hbf
    10:26 PMGeneva station
    $1081One-way
    4 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:00 PM21h30
    Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
    6:30 PMGeneve, Place Dorcière
    $651One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:40 PM21h50
    Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
    6:30 PMGeneve, Place Dorcière
    $651One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:20 PM22h55
    Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
    6:15 PMGeneve, Place Dorcière
    $651One-way
    1 transfer
  • easyJetU25183
    3:25 PM1h45
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    5:10 PMGeneva International Airport
    $871One-way
    0 transfers
  • KLMKL1778 · KL1937
    2:15 PM4h20
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    6:35 PMGeneva International Airport
    $2121One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1776 · KL1935
    12:10 PM4h20
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    4:30 PMGeneva International Airport
    $2121One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Berlin to Geneva

The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from Berlin to Geneva, 53,08% of our customers do not hesitate to choose the flight as their preferred way to travel. Nowadays, passengers who want to fly around Europe have more options than ever before. With dozens of budget airlines covering several routes which connect to virtually all European countries, taking a flight to reach your desired destination is easy and inexpensive. The low fares and the short flight time are, among others, some of the reasons why our users choose the airplane as the best way to get from Berlin to Geneva, even if they have to face baggage limitations and long lines at check-in and security control. You can book your flights with Omio to make sure you are always taking the fastest route or getting the best deal. You can also add extra luggage and book securely with several methods of payment such as Apple Pay, PayPal and more.

Search on Omio to find cheap tickets from Berlin to Geneva. It’s easy to find the most attractive prices and choose your preferred route for your journey. Book on web or app, and travel with your mobile ticket —without the stress of printing your ticket.

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FAQs: Travel from Berlin to Geneva

Travel to Geneva easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Berlin to Geneva.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Berlin and Geneva including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Geneva is a bus with an average price of $97.

This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Geneva:

A bus is $37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Geneva costing on average $134.

A bus is $446 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Geneva costing on average $544.

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Geneva is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 14m.

Other travel options to Geneva take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 55m.

Bus takes on average 19h 48m.

The distance from Berlin to Geneva is approximately 544 miles (877 km).
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Geneva is:
  • Around 93 flights per day.
  • Around 19 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Geneva as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Berlin to Geneva:
  • Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Geneva station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Geneve, Place Dorcière.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Berlin to Geneva, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Geneva by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Geneva by bus.
  • Travel with BA Euroflyer, Lufthansa Cityline, asl airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Brussels Airlines, BA Cityflyer, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, Cityjet, Edelweiss Air, Sas Airways, CitizenPlane, Swiss, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM, Air France, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Volotea, TAP Portugal, easyJet to go to Geneva by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Berlin to Geneva:
  • 1 direct flights per day with CitizenPlane, Volotea, easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Berlin to Geneva often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Annecy, Milan, Lyon. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Geneva and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Geneva to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Geneva, explore the charming Old Town with its narrow streets and historical buildings, enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Geneva for stunning views of the city and Alps, and visit the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum. Discover the vibrant Carouge district known for its bohemian atmosphere, and relax at Bains des Pâquis. Don't miss the Jet d'Eau fountain, St. Pierre Cathedral, Parc des Bastions, Palais des Nations, and Patek Philippe Museum.
Typically, 2 to 3 days are sufficient to explore Geneva's main attractions, including the Jet d'Eau, the United Nations Office, and the Old Town, while also enjoying the city's parks and museums.
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