How to travel from Geneva to Dortmund

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Compare bus, train, 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 an average ticket price of $77 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $77, while a flight costs an average of $198.

Distance: 372 miles (599 km)

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$117

Average price

$77

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$198

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9h 0m

Average total duration

8h 30m

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30m

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15h 36m

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15h 6m

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1h 45m

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2h 0m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.6 - 1.5kg

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FlixBus

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Eurowings

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from Geneva to Dortmund

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

Our recommendation

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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
    4:20 AM21h30
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    1:50 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    $631One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:20 AM21h30
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    1:50 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    $631One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:00 AM16h05
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    2:05 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    $651One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    8:05 PM21h28
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    5:33 PMDortmund Hbf
    $701One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:05 PM20h55
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    5:00 PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    $701One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    6:35 PM18h58
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    1:33 PMDortmund Hbf
    $711One-way
    2 transfers

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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.

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There are 3 options to travel between Geneva and Dortmund including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Geneva to Dortmund is a train with an average price of $117.

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

A train is $5 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Geneva to Dortmund costing on average $122.

A train is $81 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Dortmund costing on average $198.

The fastest way to travel from Geneva to Dortmund is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 45m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 0m.

Bus takes on average 15h 52m.

The distance from Geneva to Dortmund is approximately 372 miles (599 km).
The average frequency per day from Geneva to Dortmund is:
  • Around 53 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Geneva and Dortmund as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Geneva to Dortmund:
  • Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
  • 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 Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Dortmund by train.
  • Travel with Eurowings, Edelweiss Air to go to Dortmund by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Dortmund by bus.
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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Dortmund to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Dortmund, you can explore the vibrant Kreuzviertel district for trendy cafes and boutiques, attend concerts at the Westfalenhallen, and discover industrial heritage at the Zollern Colliery museum. Enjoy a stroll along Phoenix See or visit the Botanischer Garten Rombergpark for its serene landscapes. Key sights include Westfalenpark with its iconic Florianturm, the cultural Dortmund U-Tower, Signal Iduna Park, the Dortmund Zoo, and the German Football Museum.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Dortmund's key attractions, such as the Zollern Colliery, Dortmund U-Tower, and Westfalenpark, while also enjoying local cuisine and vibrant neighborhoods.

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