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Compare train and bus 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 prices starting from €34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 28m. 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 €34, and a train costs an average of €50.
Distance: 372 miles (599 km)
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€101 Average price | €59 Average price Cheapest |
8h 58m Average total duration Fastest 8h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 0m Average total duration 14h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.
FlixBusCheapest
FlixBusFastest
EW9742Other options
ICE 105 · IC 726
ICE 105 · IR 1872 · IC 526 · IR 1826
ICE 517 · ICE 371 · IR 1874 · IC 528
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
VY1899 · VY6200
VY1897 · VY6202
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FAQs: Travel from Dortmund 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 Dortmund to Geneva.

There are 3 ways to get from Dortmund to Geneva: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Geneva is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $33 (€29) compared to other travel options to Geneva:
Taking a bus costs $382 (€344) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $415 (€374) for the same trip.
Taking a bus costs $8 (€8) less than taking a train, which costs on average $41 (€37) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel to Geneva from Dortmund is by flight, which takes on average 5 h 25 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 13 h 20 min of travel time.
Taking a train requires on average 8 h 19 min of travel time.
The distance is approximately 371 miles (598 km) from Dortmund to Geneva.
The average frequency per day from Dortmund to Geneva is:
- 7 buses per day.
- 2 flights per day.
- 7 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Dortmund to Geneva as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Dortmund to Geneva:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Dortmund to Geneva:
- You can go to Geneva from Dortmund by bus with FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $33 (€29) with FlixBus from Dortmund to Geneva on Omio.
- You can take a train from Dortmund to Geneva with Deutsche Bahn. Cheap tickets can be found for $41 (€37) with Deutsche Bahn from Dortmund to Geneva.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dortmund to Geneva with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus with FlixBus.
- Take a direct train with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Geneva as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Dortmund and Geneva.
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