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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Friedrichshafen to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €44. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €44, and a bus costs an average of €36.
Distance: 186 miles (300 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€58 Average price Cheapest | €60 Average price |
5h 30m Average total duration Fastest 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 35m Average total duration 6h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Friedrichshafen to Geneva is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Friedrichshafen to Geneva
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There are 2 ways to get from Friedrichshafen to Geneva: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Geneva from Friedrichshafen is by taking a bus, which costs on average $32 (€28).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Friedrichshafen to Geneva:
Taking a bus costs $17 (€16) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $49 (€44).
The quickest way to travel from Friedrichshafen to Geneva is by train, which takes on average 5 h 8 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes 12 h 15 min on average.
Geneva is approximately 186 miles (300 km) away from Friedrichshafen.
The average frequency per day from Friedrichshafen to Geneva is:
- 3 buses per day.
- 4 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Geneva from Friedrichshafen as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Friedrichshafen to Geneva:
The following travel companies offer services from Friedrichshafen to Geneva:
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Geneva by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Friedrichshafen to Geneva tickets on Omio for $32 (€28).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn or DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB) to go to Geneva by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Deutsche Bahn Friedrichshafen to Geneva tickets on Omio for $108 (€97).
Yes, there are direct routes from Friedrichshafen to Geneva with the following travel companies:
- You can take a direct bus with.
- You can book a direct train with.
Direct services to Geneva tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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