How to travel from Geneva to Vienna

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Geneva to Vienna

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €52. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €52, and a flight costs an average of €178.

Distance: 498 miles (803 km)

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€174

Average price

€254

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€86

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Cheapest

12h 18m

Average total duration

11h 48m

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30m

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5h 46m

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2h 46m

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3h 0m

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15h 51m

Average total duration

15h 21m

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0.2 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

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2.4 - 4.8kg

CO2 emissions

0.8 - 2.0kg

CO2 emissions

ÖBB

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Austrian Airlines

Most popular airline

FlixBus

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from Geneva to Vienna

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:20PM17h25
Geneve, Place Dorcière
04:45PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
$961One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:20PM17h25
Geneve, Place Dorcière
04:45PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
$961One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Austrian AirlinesOS152
09:35AM1h35
Geneva International Airport
11:10AMVienna International Airport
$10441One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnIR 2515 · IC 966 · ICE 370 · ICE 567
08:54AM12h33
Geneva station
09:27PMVienna Hbf
$2281One-way
4 transfers
ÖBB | InterCityIC 713+ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 191+ÖBB | ICEICE 211+ÖBBRJX 567
08:35AM11h57
Geneva station
08:32PMVienna Hbf
$4021One-way
3 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:05PM19h10
Geneve, Place Dorcière
03:15PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
$961One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:05PM22h25
Geneve, Place Dorcière
06:30PMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
$961One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:55AM20h15
Geneve, Place Dorcière
06:10AMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
$1111One-way
1 transfer
Air FranceAF1043 · AF1138
08:35PM14h55
Geneva International Airport
11:30AMVienna International Airport
$3111One-way
1 transfer
Air FranceAF1343 · AF1138
06:15PM17h15
Geneva International Airport
11:30AMVienna International Airport
$3131One-way
1 transfer
Air FranceAF1143 · AF1138
05:05PM18h25
Geneva International Airport
11:30AMVienna International Airport
$3131One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Geneva to Vienna

The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from Geneva to Vienna, 75,00% of our customers do not hesitate to choose the flight as their preferred way to travel. Nowadays, passengers who want to fly around Europe have more options than ever before. With dozens of budget airlines covering several routes which connect to virtually all European countries, taking a flight to reach your desired destination is easy and inexpensive. The low fares and the short flight time are, among others, some of the reasons why our users choose the airplane as the best way to get from Geneva to Vienna, even if they have to face baggage limitations and long lines at check-in and security control. You can book your flights with Omio to make sure you are always taking the fastest route or getting the best deal. You can also add extra luggage and book securely with several methods of payment such as Apple Pay, PayPal and more.

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FAQs: Travel from Geneva to Vienna

Travel to Vienna 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 Vienna.

FAQs

You can get from Geneva to Vienna 3 different ways: bus, train or flight.

The cheapest way to travel to Vienna from Geneva is a bus with an average price of $55 (€49).

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

Taking a bus costs $92 (€83) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $147 (€132).

A bus is $17 (€16) less than a train with an average ticket price of $72 (€65) from Geneva to Vienna.

The fastest way from Geneva to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 3 h 55 min.

There are alternative travel options to Vienna that take longer:

Getting to Vienna by bus takes 14 h 20 min on average.

Train takes 10 h 57 min on average.

The distance is approximately 498 miles (803 km) from Geneva to Vienna.

The average frequency per day from Geneva to Vienna is:

  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 38 flights per day.
  • 6 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Geneva to Vienna:

  • Flights mostly leave from Geneva International Airport and tend to arrive in Vienna International Airport.

The following travel companies offer services from Geneva to Vienna:

  • FlixBus can get you to Vienna by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Geneva to Vienna for $55 (€49) on Omio.
  • Travel with Austrian Airlines, SWISS, KLM, Air France, Vueling Airlines, Eurowings, KLM Cityhopper or Brussels Airlines to go to Vienna by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Vueling Airlines Geneva to Vienna tickets on Omio for $147 (€132).
  • ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB Nightjet or ÖBB | Euro City (EC) can take you to Vienna by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Deutsche Bahn from Geneva to Vienna for $72 (€65).

Yes, there are direct services available from Geneva to Vienna with the following travel companies:

  • Direct bus available with FlixBus 1 direct bus per day.
  • Direct flights with Austrian Airlines with 3 direct flights per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Vienna as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Geneva to Vienna.

Your trip from Geneva to Vienna doesn't have to end in Vienna. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Budapest, Prague, Bratislava, Salzburg or Munich. If you’d like to add Budapest, Prague, Bratislava, Salzburg or Munich to your Geneva to Vienna tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Vienna today!
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