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Compare bus, train, and flight for Geneva to Villingen-Schwenningen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Villingen-Schwenningen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $49 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, while a flight costs an average of $525.
Distance: 169 miles (273 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$104 Average price | $525 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 18m Average total duration 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 50m Average total duration 7h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Geneva to Villingen-Schwenningen
Compare the available ways to get from Geneva to Villingen-Schwenningen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Villingen-Schwenningen:
A bus is $56 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Villingen-Schwenningen costing on average $104.
A bus is $476 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Villingen-Schwenningen costing on average $525.
Other travel options to Villingen-Schwenningen take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 18m.
Bus takes on average 7h 50m.
Tickets start at around $104 compared to roughly $75 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$28. The journey takes 4h 48m versus 4h 27m 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 Villingen-Schwenningen
How to get from Geneva to Villingen-Schwenningen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Geneva to Villingen-Schwenningen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus1:25 AM 8h50 Geneve, Place Dorcière 10:15 AM Villingen-Schwenningen, Schützenstraße $41 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus1:25 AM 8h50 Geneve, Place Dorcière 10:15 AM Villingen-Schwenningen, Schützenstraße $41 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
LX28016:00 AM 0h45 Geneva International Airport 6:45 AM Zurich Airport $378 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
IC 719 · IC 186 · 5587211:35 AM 5h15 Geneva station 4:50 PM Villingen(Schwarzw) $120 1 One-way 2 transfers
IC 715 · IC 188 · 558689:35 AM 5h15 Geneva station 2:50 PM Villingen(Schwarzw) $120 1 One-way 2 transfers
IC 721 · IC 484 · 5587412:35 PM 5h15 Geneva station 5:50 PM Villingen(Schwarzw) $120 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus10:00 AM 11h20 Geneve, Place Dorcière 9:20 PM Villingen-Schwenningen, Schützenstraße $41 1 One-way 1 transfer
BA731 · BA7221:15 PM 6h55 Geneva International Airport 8:10 PM Zurich Airport $315 1 One-way 1 transfer
BA729 · BA72212:20 PM 7h50 Geneva International Airport 8:10 PM Zurich Airport $315 1 One-way 1 transfer
BA737 · BA7244:25 PM 5h35 Geneva International Airport 10:00 PM Zurich Airport $342 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Villingen-Schwenningen:
A bus is $56 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Villingen-Schwenningen costing on average $104.
A bus is $476 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Villingen-Schwenningen costing on average $525.
Other travel options to Villingen-Schwenningen take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 18m.
Bus takes on average 7h 50m.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Geneva and Villingen-Schwenningen as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Geneve, Place Dorcière and arrive in Villingen-Schwenningen, Schützenstraße.
- Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Villingen(Schwarzw).
- Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Villingen-Schwenningen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Villingen-Schwenningen by train.
- Travel with Swiss, British Airways, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines to go to Villingen-Schwenningen by flight.
- 7 direct flights per day with Swiss.
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