Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Göttingen to Geneva
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Göttingen to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, and a train costs an average of $64.
Distance: 406 miles (655 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$152 Average price | $69 Average price Cheapest | $228 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 52m Average total duration Fastest 8h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 40m Average total duration 13h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Göttingen to Geneva:
A bus is $83 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Göttingen to Geneva costing on average $152 (€125).
A bus is $191 (€156) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Göttingen to Geneva costing on average $260 (€213).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 22m.
Bus takes on average 13h 10m.
Travel optionsfrom Göttingen to Geneva
How to get from Göttingen to Geneva by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Göttingen to Geneva is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus10:45 AM19h55Göttingen, ZOB6:40 AMGeneve, Place Dorcière$751One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus10:45 AM19h55Göttingen, ZOB6:40 AMGeneve, Place Dorcière$751One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LX817+
LX28082:50 PM3h05Hannover Airport5:55 PMGeneva International Airport$12241One-way1 transfer
Other options
ICE 279 · IC 524 · IR 18248:52 AM8h03Göttingen station4:55 PMGeneva station$1491One-way2 transfers
ICE 279 · IR 25248:52 AM8h13Göttingen station5:05 PMGeneva station$1491One-way1 transfer
ICE 371 · IR 1874 · IC 528 · IR 182810:52 AM8h03Göttingen station6:55 PMGeneva station$1711One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus3:00 PM17h00Göttingen, ZOB8:00 AMGeneve, Place Dorcière$851One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:20 PM22h45Göttingen, ZOB3:05 PMGeneve, Place Dorcière$901One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus3:00 PM21h25Göttingen, ZOB12:25 PMGenève, Aéroport$1061One-way1 transfer
VY1891 · VY62005:15 PM15h45Hannover Airport9:00 AMGeneva International Airport$2301One-way1 transfer
LH4077+
LH57706:05 AM5h15Hannover Airport11:20 AMGeneva International Airport$3411One-way1 transfer
LH4073+
LH94441:05 PM7h10Hannover Airport8:15 PMGeneva International Airport$3411One-way1 transfer
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare bus, train, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Jun 21
Jun 22
Jun 23
Jun 24
Jun 25
Jun 26
Jun 27
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Göttingen to Geneva
Travel to Geneva 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 Göttingen to Geneva.

This is compared to other travel options from Göttingen to Geneva:
A bus is $83 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Göttingen to Geneva costing on average $152 (€125).
A bus is $191 (€156) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Göttingen to Geneva costing on average $260 (€213).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 22m.
Bus takes on average 13h 10m.
- Around 43 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Göttingen and Geneva as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Göttingen, ZOB and arrive in Geneve, Place Dorcière.
- Trains mostly depart from Göttingen station and arrive in Geneva station.
- Flights mostly depart from Hannover Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Geneva by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Geneva by train.
Travelling from Göttingen to Geneva: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
