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Compare train, bus, and flight for Geneva to Heilbronn
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Heilbronn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $85 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $85, while a flight costs an average of $586.
Distance: 248 miles (400 km)
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$115 Average price | $85 Average price Cheapest | $586 Average price | $160 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 27m Average total duration 5h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 43m Average total duration 11h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Geneva to Heilbronn
Compare the available ways to get from Geneva to Heilbronn, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Heilbronn:
A bus is $31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Heilbronn costing on average $115.
A bus is $502 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Heilbronn costing on average $586.
Other travel options to Heilbronn take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 27m.
Bus takes on average 11h 43m.
Tickets start at around $115 compared to roughly $160 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $45. The journey takes 5h 57m versus 5h 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Geneva to Heilbronn
How to get from Geneva to Heilbronn by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Geneva to Heilbronn is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:05 PM 17h00 Geneva 12:05 PM Heilbronn $62 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
7:05 PM 17h00 Geneva 12:05 PM Heilbronn $62 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
12:25 AM 15h00 Geneva 3:25 PM Heilbronn $70 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
8:00 AM 15h20 Geneva 11:20 PM Heilbronn $70 1 One-way 0 transfers7:25 PM 18h00 Geneva 1:25 PM Heilbronn $83 1 One-way 0 transfers9:55 PM 24h30 Geneva 10:25 PM Heilbronn $96 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Heilbronn:
A bus is $31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Heilbronn costing on average $115.
A bus is $502 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Heilbronn costing on average $586.
Other travel options to Heilbronn take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 27m.
Bus takes on average 11h 43m.
- Around 49 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Geneva and Heilbronn as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Geneve, Place Dorcière and arrive in Heilbronn, Hbf (Central station).
- Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Heilbronn Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Heilbronn by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Heilbronn by bus.
- Travel with KLM, Lufthansa, Swiss, Air France, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic, Vueling, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline, Qatar Airways, Helvetic Airways, KLM Cityhopper, CitizenPlane, Eurowings to go to Heilbronn by flight.
- 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Swiss, Air Dolomiti, CitizenPlane.
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