How to travel from Essen to Geneva

Travel from Essen, Germany to Geneva, Switzerland is: Fully open.

Is international entry into Geneva from Essen restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Geneva, Switzerland from Essen?

• No COVID-19 testing required
• No quarantine required

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Geneva, Switzerland?

The government of Switzerland has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Social distance requirement: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face mask requirement: Regional advice

The above information was last verified on 5/23/22. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip between Essen and Geneva closer to your planned date of departure here.

Return travel to Essen, Germany from Switzerland is: Partially open.

Are there any travel restrictions on reentering Germany from Switzerland?

Entry into Germany is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland.

Are there requirements to self-quarantine on arrival into Germany from Switzerland?

Requirements for reentering Germany:

• Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 3 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 2 hours prior to arrival
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 9 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)

What are the requirements for social distancing and wearing face masks in Germany?

All travelers must abide by the following measures in Germany to reduce the spread of coronavirus in the country:

• Social distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The above information about your return travel to Essen, Germany was last verified on 5/26/22. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   closer to your planned date of travel to Essen from Geneva.

There are 3 ways that you can travel from Essen to Geneva. You can take a bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Geneva is by taking a bus. You can find average ticket prices around $61 (€55) compared to other travel options to Geneva:

A bus is $52 (€47) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Geneva costing on average $113 (€102).

Taking a bus is about $1 (€1) less than taking a train, which costs on average $62 (€56) for this trip.

The fastest way to get to Geneva from Essen is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 25 min.

Other travel options to Geneva can usually take longer:

In comparison, taking a bus requires on average 19 h 40 min   of travel time.

In comparison, traveling by train can take you on average 7 h 31 min.

You should expect to travel around 364 miles (587 km) between Essen and Geneva.

The average frequency per day from Essen to Geneva is:

• Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Geneva from Essen as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Essen to Geneva:

• Buses from Essen to Geneva most often leave from Essen, ZOB am Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Geneva, Eaux-Vives.
• Trains from Essen to Geneva most often leave from Essen Hbf and arrive in Genève.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Essen to Geneva, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• BlaBlaCar Bus can take you to Geneva by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for BlaBlaCar Bus from Essen to Geneva for $61 (€55).
• KLM can take you to Geneva by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for KLM from Essen to Geneva for $113 (€102).
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Geneva by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Deutsche Bahn Essen to Geneva tickets on Omio for $62 (€56).

When planning your trip from Essen to Geneva, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Bus tickets are costing on average $61 (€55) one way.
• Plane tickets cost $113 (€102) one way on average.
• Train tickets are costing on average $62 (€56) one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Essen to Geneva online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.