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Compare train, bus, 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 prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 27m. 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 $44, and a train costs an average of $67.
Distance: 372 miles (599 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$188 Average price | $74 Average price Cheapest | $232 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 57m Average total duration Fastest 8h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 30m Average total duration 15h 0m Onboard + 30m 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 |
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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 $114 (€92) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Geneva costing on average $188 (€152).
A bus is $200 (€162) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Geneva costing on average $274 (€222).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 27m.
Bus takes on average 15h 0m.
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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.
7:40 PM21h35Dortmund5:15 PMGeneva$691One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
7:40 PM21h35Dortmund5:15 PMGeneva$691One-way0 transfers
Fastest
4:40 PM13h20Dortmund6:00 AMGeneva$821One-way0 transfers
Other options
7:15 PM21h15Dortmund4:30 PMGeneva$881One-way0 transfers
3:27 PM25h48Dortmund5:15 PMGeneva$881One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Geneva:
A bus is $114 (€92) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Geneva costing on average $188 (€152).
A bus is $200 (€162) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Geneva costing on average $274 (€222).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 27m.
Bus takes on average 15h 0m.
- Around 28 flights per day.
- Around 8 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 train, bus, 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 Geneve, Place Dorcière.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Geneva by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Geneva by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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