How to travel from Düsseldorf to Geneva

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Düsseldorf to Geneva

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of lei367 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 13m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of lei367, while a flight costs an average of lei910.

Distance: 347 miles (560 km)

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lei580

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lei910

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lei367

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lei954

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(fuel + tolls)

7h 52m

Average total duration

7h 22m

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4h 13m

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15h 50m

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8h 18m

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The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Geneva is a bus with an average price of lei367.

This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Geneva:

A bus is lei213 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Geneva costing on average lei580.

A bus is lei543 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Geneva costing on average lei910.

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Geneva is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 13m.

Other travel options to Geneva take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 52m.

Bus takes on average 15h 50m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Düsseldorf and Geneva including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Düsseldorf to Geneva among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 56m faster (7h 22m by train vs 8h 18m by car) and roughly lei374 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (lei580 vs lei954). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Düsseldorf to Geneva

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

Our recommendation

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

  • Deutsche BahnIC 2007 · ICE 2013 · ICE 371 · IR 1874
    9:47 AM9h08
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    6:55 PMGeneva station
    lei2631One-way
    5 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnIC 2007 · ICE 2013 · ICE 371 · IR 1874
    9:47 AM9h08
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    6:55 PMGeneva station
    lei2631One-way
    5 transfers

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW9748
    2:15 PM1h20
    Dusseldorf Airport
    3:35 PMGeneva International Airport
    lei17861One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 915 · ICE 71 · IC 1624 · IC 720
    9:06 AM7h19
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    4:25 PMGeneva station
    lei2741One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2007 · ICE 105 · IR 1872 · IC 526
    9:47 AM8h08
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    5:55 PMGeneva station
    lei2741One-way
    4 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2007 · ICE 105 · IC 975 · IR 2526
    9:47 AM8h18
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    6:05 PMGeneva station
    lei2741One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:40 PM19h35
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    6:15 PMGeneve, Place Dorcière
    lei2801One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:45 AM14h45
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    6:30 PMGeneve, Place Dorcière
    lei2851One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:50 AM17h25
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    6:15 PMGeneve, Place Dorcière
    lei2911One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF1507 · AF7368
    2:35 PM3h35
    Dusseldorf Airport
    6:10 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    lei11561One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF1407 · AF7370
    4:45 PM5h15
    Dusseldorf Airport
    10:00 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    lei11561One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF1607 · AF7368
    11:35 AM6h35
    Dusseldorf Airport
    6:10 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    lei11561One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf to Geneva.

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There are 3 options to travel between Düsseldorf and Geneva including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Geneva is a bus with an average price of lei367.

This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Geneva:

A bus is lei213 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Geneva costing on average lei580.

A bus is lei543 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Geneva costing on average lei910.

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Geneva is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 13m.

Other travel options to Geneva take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 52m.

Bus takes on average 15h 50m.

The distance from Düsseldorf to Geneva is approximately 347 miles (560 km).
The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Geneva is:
  • Around 41 flights per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf and Geneva as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Düsseldorf to Geneva:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Geneva station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Geneve, Place Dorcière.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Düsseldorf to Geneva, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Eurowings, Swiss, KLM, Air Baltic, KLM Cityhopper, Helvetic Airways, Vueling, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Edelweiss Air, Cityjet to go to Geneva by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Geneva by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Geneva by train.
Omio customers who travel from Düsseldorf to Geneva often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Milan, Lyon, Annecy. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Geneva and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Geneva to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Geneva, explore the charming Old Town with its narrow streets and historical buildings, enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Geneva for stunning views of the city and Alps, and visit the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum. Discover the vibrant Carouge district known for its bohemian atmosphere, and relax at Bains des Pâquis. Don't miss the Jet d'Eau fountain, St. Pierre Cathedral, Parc des Bastions, Palais des Nations, and Patek Philippe Museum.
Typically, 2 to 3 days are sufficient to explore Geneva's main attractions, including the Jet d'Eau, the United Nations Office, and the Old Town, while also enjoying the city's parks and museums.
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