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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 $54 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 42m. 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 $54, while a flight costs an average of $256.
Distance: 287 miles (463 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$129 Average price | $54 Average price Cheapest | $256 Average price | $186 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 42m Average total duration 7h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 8m Average total duration 8h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Munich:
A bus is $75 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Munich costing on average $129 (€104).
A bus is $202 (€164) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Munich costing on average $256 (€207).
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 42m.
Bus takes on average 9h 8m.
Tickets start at around $129 (€104) compared to roughly $186 (€150) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $57 (€46). The journey takes 7h 12m 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.
- FlixBus11:35 AM9h55Geneve, Place Dorcière9:30 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$561One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus11:35 AM9h55Geneve, Place Dorcière9:30 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$561One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH23838:45 AM1h15Geneva International Airport10:00 AMMunich Airport$4871One-way0 transfers
Other options
- IR 1821 · IC 525 · ICE 276 · ICE 10691:05 PM7h51Geneva station8:56 PMMunich Hbf$651One-way3 transfers
- IR 2523 · ICE 276 · ICE 106912:54 PM8h02Geneva station8:56 PMMunich Hbf$651One-way2 transfers
- IC 721 · EC 19512:35 PM6h41Geneva station7:16 PMMunich Hbf$701One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus11:55 PM9h20Geneve, Place Dorcière9:15 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$591One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:30 PM16h45Genève, Aéroport9:15 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$701One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:35 AM12h45Geneve, Place Dorcière11:20 PMMünchen, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz$711One-way1 transfer
VY1225 · VY181210:45 PM10h55Lyon Saint Exupery Airport9:40 AMMunich Airport$2541One-way1 transfer
KL1434 · KL18496:20 PM14h20Lyon Saint Exupery Airport8:40 AMMunich Airport$2581One-way1 transfer- KL1426 · KL18596:30 AM15h55Lyon Saint Exupery Airport10:25 PMMunich Airport$2581One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Munich:
A bus is $75 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Munich costing on average $129 (€104).
A bus is $202 (€164) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Munich costing on average $256 (€207).
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 42m.
Bus takes on average 9h 8m.
- Around 60 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 Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM, Swiss, KLM Cityhopper, Air France, Lufthansa, Vueling, Brussels Airlines, Luxair, Amelia International, ITA to go to Munich by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, Sylter Verkehrsgesellschaft, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Munich by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Munich by bus.
- 5 direct flights per day with Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss, Lufthansa.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
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