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How to travel from Dortmund to Geneva

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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

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8h 58m

Average total duration

Fastest

8h 28m

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30m

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15h 0m

Average total duration

14h 30m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

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0.6 - 1.5kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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from Dortmund to Geneva

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
06:40PM13h20
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
08:00AMGeneve, Place Dorcière
$671One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
06:40PM13h20
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
08:00AMGeneve, Place Dorcière
$671One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Eurowings EW9742
06:40PM1h25
Dusseldorf Airport
08:05PMGeneva International Airport
$3771One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 105 · IC 726
09:36AM9h49
Dortmund Hbf
07:25PMGeneva station
$1821One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 105 · IR 1872 · IC 526 · IR 1826
09:36AM8h19
Dortmund Hbf
05:55PMGeneva station
$1821One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 517 · ICE 371 · IR 1874 · IC 528
10:36AM8h19
Dortmund Hbf
06:55PMGeneva station
$1821One-way
4 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
01:00PM23h25
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
12:25PMGenève, Aéroport
$1001One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
06:40PM20h35
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
03:15PMGenève, Aéroport
$1201One-way
2 transfers
Vueling AirlinesVY1899 · VY6200
09:00PM11h15
Dusseldorf Airport
08:15AMGeneva International Airport
$2501One-way
1 transfer
Vueling AirlinesVY1897 · VY6202
09:10AM11h30
Dusseldorf Airport
08:40PMGeneva International Airport
$2931One-way
1 transfer
German AirwaysKL1796+KLMKL1931
06:15AM4h45
Dusseldorf Airport
11:00AMGeneva International Airport
$3261One-way
1 transfer

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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.

FAQs

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.

    Looking to extend your trip from Dortmund to Geneva? Many Omio customers who go from Dortmund to Geneva usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Milan, Lyon or Zurich. If you're looking to explore Paris, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Milan, Lyon or Zurich from Geneva, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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