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Compare train and bus for Friedrichshafen to Geneva
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 bus with prices starting from $50. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 1m. 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 bus costs an average of $50, and a train costs an average of $60.
Distance: 186 miles (300 km)
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$74 Average price | $71 Average price Cheapest |
5h 31m Average total duration Fastest 5h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 50m Average total duration 7h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Friedrichshafen to Geneva by train, bus or flight.
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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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This is compared to other travel options from Friedrichshafen to Geneva:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Friedrichshafen to Geneva costing on average $60 (€48).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 55m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Friedrichshafen and Geneva as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Friedrichshafen Stadt and arrive in Geneva station.
- Buses mostly depart from Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof and arrive in Geneve, Place Dorcière.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB) to go to Geneva by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Geneva by bus.
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