How to travel from Geneva to Vienna

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Compare train, bus, 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 an average ticket price of $106 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $106, while a flight costs an average of $559.

Distance: 498 miles (803 km)

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Driving

$212

Average price

$559

Average price

$106

Average price

Cheapest

$278

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

11h 37m

Average total duration

11h 7m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 23m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 23m

Onboard

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2h 0m

Additional time*

18h 23m

Average total duration

17h 53m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

10h 34m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.2 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

2.4 - 4.8kg

CO2 emissions

0.8 - 2.0kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

ÖBB

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Austrian Airlines

Most popular airline

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Geneva to Vienna is a bus with an average price of $106.

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

A bus is $106 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Vienna costing on average $212.

A bus is $453 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Vienna costing on average $559.

The fastest way to travel from Geneva to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 23m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 37m.

Bus takes on average 18h 23m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Geneva and Vienna including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Geneva to Vienna among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 7h 11m sooner (3h 23m by flight vs 10h 34m by car). Tickets start at around $559 compared to roughly $278 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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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
    6:00 AM14h35
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    8:35 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    $741One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:00 AM14h35
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    8:35 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    $741One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Austrian AirlinesOS156
    7:50 PM1h35
    Geneva International Airport
    9:25 PMVienna International Airport
    $9761One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • ÖBBRJX19915+ÖBB | InterCityIC 709+ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 99+ÖBB | InterCityIC 743
    6:35 AM12h28
    Geneva station
    7:03 PMVienna Hbf
    $1431One-way
    3 transfers
  • ÖBBRJX19917+ÖBB | InterCityIC 713 · IC 747+ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 191
    8:35 AM12h28
    Geneva station
    9:03 PMVienna Hbf
    $1431One-way
    4 transfers
  • ÖBBRJX19919+ÖBB | InterCityIC 717+ÖBB | REXREX 1+ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 193
    10:35 AM11h57
    Geneva station
    10:32 PMVienna Hbf
    $1551One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:55 PM16h50
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    4:45 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    $821One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:35 AM17h20
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    4:55 AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    $951One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:35 AM17h55
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    5:30 AMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    $951One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1938 · KL1901
    7:15 PM13h25
    Geneva International Airport
    8:40 AMVienna International Airport
    $1321One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF1143 · AF1238
    5:00 PM5h45
    Geneva International Airport
    10:45 PMVienna International Airport
    $2231One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF1443 · AF1238
    2:40 PM8h05
    Geneva International Airport
    10:45 PMVienna International Airport
    $2231One-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
There are 3 options to travel between Geneva and Vienna including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Geneva to Vienna is a bus with an average price of $106.

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

A bus is $106 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Vienna costing on average $212.

A bus is $453 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Vienna costing on average $559.

The fastest way to travel from Geneva to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 23m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 37m.

Bus takes on average 18h 23m.

The distance from Geneva to Vienna is approximately 498 miles (803 km).
The average frequency per day from Geneva to Vienna is:
  • Around 76 flights per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Geneva and Vienna as scheduled services by train, bus, and 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 depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Geneve, Place Dorcière and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Geneva to Vienna, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Vienna by bus.
  • Travel with ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, Deutsche Bahn to go to Vienna by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Brussels Airlines, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, Croatia Airlines, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, CitizenPlane, Swiss, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM, Air France, Air Dolomiti, Luxair, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, Air Corsica, TAP Portugal to go to Vienna by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Geneva to Vienna with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 3 direct flights per day with Air Baltic, CitizenPlane, Austrian Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Geneva to Vienna often also extend their vacation to go to Budapest, Prague, Bratislava, Salzburg, Hallstatt. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Vienna and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Vienna to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Vienna, you can explore the Prater for amusement rides and the iconic Wiener Riesenrad Ferris wheel, visit the Naschmarkt for international foods and local specialties, enjoy a scenic Danube River Cruise, and witness classical equestrian performances at the Spanish Riding School. For nature enthusiasts, the Vienna Woods offer picturesque hiking trails. Notable sights include the Schönbrunn Palace with its extensive gardens, the Gothic St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Belvedere Palace with its impressive art collection, the historic Hofburg Palace, and the renowned Vienna State Opera.
Three to four days are ideal to explore Vienna's major attractions, including Schönbrunn Palace, St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Belvedere Palace, and the city’s vibrant cultural scene.
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