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 CHF 83 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 40m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF 83, while a flight costs an average of CHF 461.

Distance: 347 miles (560 km)

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CHF 120

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CHF 461

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CHF 83

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CHF 169

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7h 55m

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7h 25m

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15h 41m

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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 CHF 83.

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

A bus is CHF 37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Geneva costing on average CHF 120.

A bus is CHF 378 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Geneva costing on average CHF 461.

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Geneva is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 40m.

Other travel options to Geneva take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 55m.

Bus takes on average 15h 41m.

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 53m faster (7h 25m by train vs 8h 18m by car) and roughly CHF 50 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (CHF 120 vs CHF 169). 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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:15 PM18h05
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    7:20 AMGeneve, Place Dorcière
    CHF 941One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:15 PM18h05
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    7:20 AMGeneve, Place Dorcière
    CHF 941One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • SwissLX1025 · LX2816
    7:05 PM2h55
    Dusseldorf Airport
    10:00 PMGeneva International Airport
    CHF 4721One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 921 · 4251 · ICE 511 · ICE 275
    2:54 AM10h01
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    12:55 PMGeneva station
    CHF 1201One-way
    6 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 523 · ICE 511 · ICE 275 · IR 1862
    4:57 AM7h58
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    12:55 PMGeneva station
    CHF 1391One-way
    5 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 523 · ICE 511 · ICE 275 · IC 1618
    4:57 AM8h28
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    1:25 PMGeneva station
    CHF 1391One-way
    4 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    4:38 PM15h22
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    8:00 AMGeneve, Place Dorcière
    CHF 971One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:45 AM14h45
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    6:30 PMGeneve, Place Dorcière
    CHF 991One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:00 PM17h10
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    6:10 AMGeneve, Place Dorcière
    CHF 1031One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1804 · KL1939
    6:15 PM4h00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    10:15 PMGeneva International Airport
    CHF 2581One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1804 · KL1929
    6:15 PM14h05
    Dusseldorf Airport
    8:20 AMGeneva International Airport
    CHF 2581One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1804 · KL1931
    6:15 PM16h55
    Dusseldorf Airport
    11:10 AMGeneva International Airport
    CHF 2581One-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.

FAQs
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 CHF 83.

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

A bus is CHF 37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Geneva costing on average CHF 120.

A bus is CHF 378 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Geneva costing on average CHF 461.

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Geneva is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 40m.

Other travel options to Geneva take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 55m.

Bus takes on average 15h 41m.

The distance from Düsseldorf to Geneva is approximately 347 miles (560 km).
The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Geneva is:
  • Around 58 flights per day.
  • Around 8 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 Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, SNCF | TGV Lyria to go to Geneva by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Geneva by bus.
  • Travel with Eurowings, Swiss, KLM, Air Baltic, KLM Cityhopper, Helvetic Airways, Vueling, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Edelweiss Air, BA Euroflyer, Lufthansa Cityline, BA Cityflyer, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, Austrian Airlines, ITA, British Airways to go to Geneva by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Düsseldorf to Geneva:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Avion Express Malta.
Omio customers who travel from Düsseldorf to Geneva often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Annecy, Milan, Lyon. 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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