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Compare bus, train, and flight for Heidelberg to Geneva
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $50.
Distance: 251 miles (404 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$86 Average price | $47 Average price Cheapest | $167 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 52m Average total duration Fastest 5h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 56m Average total duration 7h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg 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 Heidelberg to Geneva:
A bus is $39 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Geneva costing on average $86 (€68).
A bus is $167 (€133) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heidelberg to Geneva costing on average $213 (€170).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 26m.
Flight takes on average 8h 53m.
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How to get from Heidelberg to Geneva by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Heidelberg to Geneva is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:30 AM8h40Heidelberg5:10 PMGeneva$331One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
8:30 AM8h40Heidelberg5:10 PMGeneva$331One-way0 transfers
Fastest
8:30 AM8h40Heidelberg5:10 PMGeneva$331One-way0 transfers
Other options
5:59 PM13h01Heidelberg7:00 AMGeneva$691One-way0 transfers
3:30 AM13h40Heidelberg5:10 PMGeneva$831One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Geneva:
A bus is $39 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Geneva costing on average $86 (€68).
A bus is $167 (€133) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heidelberg to Geneva costing on average $213 (€170).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 26m.
Flight takes on average 8h 53m.
- Around 45 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Heidelberg and Geneva as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Heidelberg Hbf and arrive in Geneva station.
- Buses mostly depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Geneve, Place Dorcière.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Geneva by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Geneva by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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