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Compare bus, train, and flight for Essen to Geneva
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 19m. 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 €45, and a flight costs an average of €105.
Distance: 365 miles (588 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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€112 Average price | €198 Average price | €66 Average price Cheapest |
8h 50m Average total duration 8h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 55m Average total duration 13h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.8 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Essen to Geneva by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Essen to Geneva is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Geneva:
A bus is $37 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Geneva costing on average $93 (€74).
A bus is $76 (€60) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Geneva costing on average $132 (€105).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 5m.
Bus takes on average 16h 50m.
- Around 28 flights per day.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Essen and Geneva as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Essen Hbf and arrive in Geneva station.
- Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Geneve, Place Dorcière.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Geneva by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Geneva by train.
- Travel with Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa to go to Geneva by flight.
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