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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dresden to Geneva
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $105 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 36m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $105, while a flight costs an average of $449.
Distance: 481 miles (775 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$129 Average price | $105 Average price Cheapest | $449 Average price | $259 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 53m Average total duration 10h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 29m Average total duration 18h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 2.3 - 4.7kg 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 Dresden to Geneva:
A bus is $55 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Geneva costing on average $160 (€133).
A bus is $344 (€288) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Geneva costing on average $449 (€375).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 59m.
Bus takes on average 19h 29m.
Tickets start at around $160 (€133) compared to roughly $259 (€217) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $100 (€84). The journey takes 10h 29m versus 10h 19m 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 Dresden to Geneva
How to get from Dresden to Geneva by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dresden to Geneva is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:59 PM18h31Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)6:30 PMGeneve, Place Dorcière$931One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:59 PM18h31Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)6:30 PMGeneve, Place Dorcière$931One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- LH69+
LH57426:00 AM3h25Dresden Airport9:25 AMGeneva International Airport$2741One-way1 transfer
Other options
- ICE 1652 · ICE 371 · IR 1874 · IC 5288:11 AM10h44Dresden Hbf6:55 PMGeneva station$1681One-way4 transfers
- ICE 1652 · ICE 371 · IC 1630 · IC 7268:11 AM11h14Dresden Hbf7:25 PMGeneva station$1681One-way3 transfers
- ICE 1652 · ICE 371 · IC 9068:11 AM12h14Dresden Hbf8:25 PMGeneva station$1681One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus7:45 AM24h15Dresden, Bf Neustadt8:00 AMGeneve, Place Dorcière$931One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 PM24h30Dresden, Bf Neustadt6:30 PMGeneve, Place Dorcière$931One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:50 PM17h50Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)6:40 AMGeneve, Place Dorcière$941One-way1 transfer
- LH67 · LH10826:55 PM4h25Dresden Airport11:20 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$2621One-way1 transfer
- LH67+LH57466:55 PM3h30Dresden Airport10:25 PMGeneva International Airport$2741One-way1 transfer
- LH69+LH57446:00 AM7h35Dresden Airport1:35 PMGeneva International Airport$2741One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Geneva:
A bus is $55 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Geneva costing on average $160 (€133).
A bus is $344 (€288) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Geneva costing on average $449 (€375).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 59m.
Bus takes on average 19h 29m.
- Around 22 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Geneva as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Geneva station.
- Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Geneve, Place Dorcière.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Geneva by bus.
- Travel with Air Dolomiti, Swiss, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, ITA, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Austrian Airlines to go to Geneva by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Geneva by train.
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