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Compare train, bus, and flight for Hanover to Geneva
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hanover to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $57. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $57, and a flight costs an average of $78.
Distance: 455 miles (733 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$150 Average price | $223 Average price | $85 Average price Cheapest | $254 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 31m Average total duration 9h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 57m Average total duration 16h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.2 - 4.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Hanover to Geneva:
A bus is $65 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover to Geneva costing on average $150 (€123).
A bus is $138 (€113) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanover to Geneva costing on average $223 (€183).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 1m.
Bus takes on average 16h 27m.
Travel optionsfrom Hanover to Geneva
How to get from Hanover to Geneva by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hanover to Geneva is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 AM22h10Hanover Central Station6:40 AMGeneve, Place Dorcière$761One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 AM22h10Hanover Central Station6:40 AMGeneve, Place Dorcière$761One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LX2804+
LX44137:00 AM3h05Hamburg Airport10:05 AMGeneva International Airport$9741One-way1 transfer
Other options
ICE 73 · IC 1632 · IC 72811:53 AM8h32Hanover Hbf8:25 PMGeneva station$1081One-way2 transfers
ECE 5 · IC 1628 · IC 7249:53 AM8h32Hanover Hbf6:25 PMGeneva station$1711One-way2 transfers
ICE 577 · ICE 107 · IC 530 · IR 183010:53 AM9h02Hanover Hbf7:55 PMGeneva station$1711One-way3 transfers
FlixTrain+
FlixBus · FlixBus6:23 PM20h42Hanover Hbf3:05 PMGeneve, Place Dorcière$841One-way2 transfers
FlixTrain+
FlixBus2:23 PM17h37Hanover Hbf8:00 AMGeneve, Place Dorcière$931One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:20 PM18h40Hanover Central Station8:00 AMGeneve, Place Dorcière$971One-way1 transfer
VY1823 · VY62009:50 PM11h15Hamburg Airport9:05 AMGeneva International Airport$1871One-way1 transfer
AF1511 · AF12426:15 PM3h40Hamburg Airport9:55 PMGeneva International Airport$2671One-way1 transfer
AF1711 · AF10423:10 PM4h40Hamburg Airport7:50 PMGeneva International Airport$2671One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Hanover to Geneva:
A bus is $65 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover to Geneva costing on average $150 (€123).
A bus is $138 (€113) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanover to Geneva costing on average $223 (€183).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 1m.
Bus takes on average 16h 27m.
- Around 40 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hanover and Geneva as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Hannover Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Hanover Hbf and arrive in Geneva station.
- Buses mostly depart from Hanover Central Station and arrive in Geneve, Place Dorcière.
- Travel with KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa Cityline, Vueling, Air Baltic, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, KLM to go to Geneva by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Geneva by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Geneva by train.
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