How to travel from Hamburg to Geneva

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Hamburg to Geneva

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $59. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $59, and a flight costs an average of $81.

Distance: 537 miles (865 km)

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Flight
Bus

$157

Average price

$244

Average price

$102

Average price

Cheapest

11h 28m

Average total duration

10h 58m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 38m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 38m

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3h 0m

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14h 40m

Average total duration

14h 10m

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30m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

2.6 - 5.2kg

CO2 emissions

0.9 - 2.2kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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SWISS

Most popular airline

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

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from Hamburg to Geneva

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:40AM25h15
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
11:55AMGeneve, Place Dorcière
$1031One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:40AM25h15
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
11:55AMGeneve, Place Dorcière
$1031One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Brussels AirlinesSN2630+SWISSSN5109
07:15AM3h00
Hamburg Airport
10:15AMGeneva International Airport
$5151One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 577 · ICE 107 · IC 530 · IR 1830
09:29AM10h26
Hamburg Hbf
07:55PMGeneva station
$1431One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnECE 5 · IC 1628 · IC 724
08:29AM9h56
Hamburg Hbf
06:25PMGeneva station
$1431One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 577 · ICE 107 · IR 2530
09:29AM10h36
Hamburg Hbf
08:05PMGeneva station
$1431One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:15PM21h55
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
06:10PMGeneve, Place Dorcière
$1051One-way
1 transfer
FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
01:19PM18h41
Hamburg Hbf
08:00AMGeneve, Place Dorcière
$1381One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
07:30AM28h55
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
12:25PMGenève, Aéroport
$1541One-way
2 transfers
Vueling AirlinesVY1823 · VY6200
08:45PM11h30
Hamburg Airport
08:15AMGeneva International Airport
$2291One-way
1 transfer
Vueling AirlinesVY1823 · VY1220
08:45PM11h10
Hamburg Airport
07:55AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$2231One-way
1 transfer
KLM CityhopperKL1750+KLMKL1931
06:05AM4h55
Hamburg Airport
11:00AMGeneva International Airport
$4331One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Geneva.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Hamburg and Geneva including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Geneva is a bus with an average price of $59 (€47).

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

A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Geneva costing on average $66 (€53).

A bus is $22 (€18) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Geneva costing on average $81 (€65).

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Geneva is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 45m.

Other travel options to Geneva take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 56m.

Bus takes on average 21h 10m.

The distance from Hamburg to Geneva is approximately 537 miles (865 km).
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Geneva is:
  • Around 59 flights per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Hamburg to Geneva:
  • Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Geneva station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Geneve, Place Dorcière.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hamburg to Geneva, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Geneva by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, S-Bahn Hamburg to go to Geneva by train.
  • Travel with SWISS, Eurowings , Lufthansa, KLM, SAS, Air France, Vueling Airlines, CityJet, KLM Cityhopper, Air Dolomiti, LAER, Volotea, Edelweiss Air to go to Geneva by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Hamburg to Geneva:
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Hamburg to Geneva often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Milan, Lyon, Annecy. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Geneva and these popular destinations at a great price.

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