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Compare bus, train, and flight for Dortmund to Geneva
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $121 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $121, while a flight costs an average of $594.
Distance: 372 miles (599 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$140 Average price | $121 Average price Cheapest | $594 Average price | $226 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 58m Average total duration 8h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 42m Average total duration 16h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Dortmund to Geneva:
A bus is $19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Geneva costing on average $140.
A bus is $473 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Geneva costing on average $594.
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 58m.
Bus takes on average 16h 42m.
Tickets start at around $140 compared to roughly $226 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $86. The journey takes 8h 28m versus 8h 26m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Dortmund to Geneva
How to get from Dortmund to Geneva by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dortmund to Geneva is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus6:40 PM13h20Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf8:00 AMGeneve, Place Dorcière$971One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus6:40 PM13h20Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf8:00 AMGeneve, Place Dorcière$971One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LX1025 · LX28167:05 PM2h50Dusseldorf Airport9:55 PMGeneva International Airport$9021One-way1 transfer
Other options
- ICE 109 · IC 1946 · ICE 375 · IR 18821:36 PM9h19Dortmund Hbf10:55 PMGeneva station$1681One-way5 transfers
- ICE 519 · ICE 373 · IR 1878 · IC 53212:36 PM8h19Dortmund Hbf8:55 PMGeneva station$1911One-way4 transfers
- ICE 519 · ICE 373 · IC 981 · IR 253212:36 PM8h29Dortmund Hbf9:05 PMGeneva station$1911One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus+
FlixTrain8:10 PM18h55Dortmund Hbf3:05 PMGeneve, Place Dorcière$1541One-way2 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:40 PM18h25Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf1:05 PMGenève, Aéroport$1571One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:45 AM25h00Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf10:45 AMGenève, Aéroport$1811One-way2 transfers
- KL1798 · KL19338:15 AM5h20Dusseldorf Airport1:35 PMGeneva International Airport$2701One-way1 transfer
- KL1800 · KL193712:25 PM6h10Dusseldorf Airport6:35 PMGeneva International Airport$2701One-way1 transfer
- KL1796 · KL19316:25 AM4h45Dusseldorf Airport11:10 AMGeneva International Airport$3531One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Geneva:
A bus is $19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Geneva costing on average $140.
A bus is $473 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Geneva costing on average $594.
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 58m.
Bus takes on average 16h 42m.
- Around 49 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Geneva as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Geneva station.
- Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Genève, Aéroport.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Geneva by bus.
- Travel with BA Euroflyer, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, BA Cityflyer, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Qatar Airways, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, ITA, British Airways, Edelweiss Air to go to Geneva by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar to go to Geneva by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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