How to travel from Geneva to Dortmund

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Geneva to Dortmund

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 15m. 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 $44, and a flight costs an average of $75.

Distance: 372 miles (599 km)

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Flight

$139

Average price

$77

Average price

Cheapest

$218

Average price

8h 45m

Average total duration

8h 15m

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30m

Additional time*

15h 31m

Average total duration

15h 1m

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30m

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5h 15m

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2h 15m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.6 - 1.5kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Edelweiss Air

Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Geneva to Dortmund

How to get from Geneva to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Geneva to Dortmund is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:00AM16h05
Geneve, Place Dorcière
02:05AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
$1081One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:00AM16h05
Geneve, Place Dorcière
02:05AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
$1081One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Eurowings EW9743
08:45PM1h20
Geneva International Airport
10:05PMDusseldorf Airport
$4671One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnIR 1813 · IC 517 · IR 1863 · ICE 370
09:05AM8h16
Geneva station
05:21PMDortmund Hbf
$2261One-way
4 transfers
Deutsche BahnIR 2515 · IC 966 · ICE 370 · ICE 518
08:54AM8h27
Geneva station
05:21PMDortmund Hbf
$2261One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnIR 1813 · IC 517 · IR 1863 · ICE 370
09:05AM9h16
Geneva station
06:21PMDortmund Hbf
$2261One-way
5 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:50AM20h30
Geneve, Place Dorcière
08:20AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
$1091One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
11:50AM21h37
Geneve, Place Dorcière
09:27AMDortmund Hbf
$1111One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:05PM20h55
Geneve, Place Dorcière
05:00PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
$1371One-way
1 transfer
BA EuroflyerBA2587+British AirwaysBA938
10:40AM9h05
Grenoble-Isere Airport
07:45PMDusseldorf Airport
$3571One-way
1 transfer
KLMKL1930+German AirwaysKL1801
09:10AM4h45
Geneva International Airport
01:55PMDusseldorf Airport
$4071One-way
1 transfer
KLMKL1928+KLM CityhopperKL1799
07:10AM3h45
Geneva International Airport
10:55AMDusseldorf Airport
$4071One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Geneva to Dortmund

Travel to Dortmund 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 Geneva to Dortmund.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Geneva and Dortmund including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Geneva to Dortmund is a bus with an average price of $44 (€36).

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

A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Dortmund costing on average $58 (€47).

A bus is $31 (€25) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Dortmund costing on average $75 (€61).

The fastest way to travel from Geneva to Dortmund is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 20m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 59m.

Bus takes on average 13h 35m.

The distance from Geneva to Dortmund is approximately 372 miles (599 km).
The average frequency per day from Geneva to Dortmund is:
  • Around 34 flights per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Geneva and Dortmund 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 Geneva to Dortmund:
  • Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
  • Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Dortmund Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Geneve, Place Dorcière and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Geneva to Dortmund, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Edelweiss Air to go to Dortmund by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Dortmund by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Dortmund by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Geneva to Dortmund:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Geneva to Dortmund often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Paris, Berlin, Munich, Katowice. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dortmund and these popular destinations at a great price.

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