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Compare train and bus for Groningen to Geneva
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Groningen to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł 541 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 11h 13m. 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 zł 541, while a train costs an average of zł 667.
Distance: 485 miles (781 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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zł 667 Average price | zł 541 Average price Cheapest | zł 456 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 13m Average total duration Fastest 10h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 8m Average total duration 20h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare the available ways to get from Groningen to Geneva, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Groningen to Geneva:
A bus is zł 126 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Groningen to Geneva costing on average zł 667.
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Bus takes on average 21h 8m.
Tickets start at around zł 667 compared to roughly zł 456 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -zł 211. The journey takes 10h 43m versus 10h 19m 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 Groningen to Geneva
How to get from Groningen to Geneva by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Groningen to Geneva is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

7:15 AM 22h05 Groningen 5:20 AM Geneva zł 403 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:15 AM 22h05 Groningen 5:20 AM Geneva zł 403 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

7:15 AM 22h05 Groningen 5:20 AM Geneva zł 403 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:25 PM 24h45 Groningen 5:10 PM Geneva zł 427 1 One-way 0 transfers
3:25 PM 24h50 Groningen 4:15 PM Geneva zł 510 1 One-way 0 transfers
3:55 PM 24h20 Groningen 4:15 PM Geneva zł 613 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Groningen to Geneva:
A bus is zł 126 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Groningen to Geneva costing on average zł 667.
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Bus takes on average 21h 8m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Groningen and Geneva as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Groningen station and arrive in Geneva station.
- Buses mostly depart from Groningen, Centraal Station and arrive in Geneve, Place Dorcière.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Geneva by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Geneva by train.
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