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Compare train, bus, and flight for Geneva to Munich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $64 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 58m. 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 $64, while a flight costs an average of $488.
Distance: 287 miles (463 km)
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$120 Average price | $64 Average price Cheapest | $488 Average price | $179 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 57m Average total duration 7h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 0m Average total duration 11h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.8kg 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 Munich
Compare the available ways to get from Geneva to Munich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Munich:
A bus is $56 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Munich costing on average $120.
A bus is $424 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Munich costing on average $488.
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 57m.
Bus takes on average 12h 0m.
Tickets start at around $120 compared to roughly $179 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $59. The journey takes 7h 27m versus 6h 25m 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 Munich
How to get from Geneva to Munich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Geneva to Munich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus11:55 PM9h20Geneve, Place Dorcière9:15 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$451One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus11:55 PM9h20Geneve, Place Dorcière9:15 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$451One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH23875:00 PM1h10Geneva International Airport6:10 PMMunich Airport$4831One-way0 transfers
Other options
- IR 1835 · IC 539 · IR 1885 · IC 604028:05 PM9h58Geneva station6:03 AMMunich Hbf$601One-way4 transfers
- IC 735 · EC 66 · IC 60402 · ICE 6197:35 PM10h28Geneva station6:03 AMMunich Hbf$601One-way3 transfers
- IC 737 · EC 958:35 PM12h58Geneva station9:33 AMMunich Hbf$601One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus11:35 AM9h55Geneve, Place Dorcière9:30 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$471One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:30 PM16h45Genève, Aéroport9:15 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$761One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:40 PM13h30Geneve, Place Dorcière8:10 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$771One-way1 transfer
- AF7371 · AF17226:55 AM4h05Lyon Saint Exupery Airport11:00 AMMunich Airport$2601One-way1 transfer
- AF7365 · AF11222:40 PM7h15Lyon Saint Exupery Airport9:55 PMMunich Airport$2601One-way1 transfer
- AF1343 · AF11226:15 PM3h40Geneva International Airport9:55 PMMunich Airport$2741One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Munich:
A bus is $56 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Munich costing on average $120.
A bus is $424 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Munich costing on average $488.
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 57m.
Bus takes on average 12h 0m.
- Around 72 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Geneva and Munich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Munich Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Geneve, Place Dorcière and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Munich by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, Sylter Verkehrsgesellschaft, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), TGV to go to Munich by train.
- Travel with Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM, Lufthansa, Swiss, KLM Cityhopper, Air France, Vueling, Brussels Airlines, Air Baltic, Luxair, ITA, BA Euroflyer, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, Gulf Air, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, Edelweiss Air, CitizenPlane, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Austrian Airlines to go to Munich by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 6 direct flights per day with Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines.
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