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Compare bus, train, and flight for Mannheim to Geneva
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mannheim to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $45 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, while a train costs an average of $82.
Distance: 252 miles (406 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$82 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest | $167 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 41m Average total duration Fastest 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 45m Average total duration 9h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg 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 Mannheim to Geneva:
A bus is $36 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mannheim to Geneva costing on average $82 (€66).
A bus is $186 (€151) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mannheim to Geneva costing on average $231 (€188).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 45m.
Flight takes on average 10h 48m.
The journey is about 36m faster (5h 11m by train vs 5h 47m by car) and roughly $86 (€69) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($82 (€66) vs $167 (€136)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Mannheim to Geneva
How to get from Mannheim to Geneva by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Mannheim to Geneva is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus9:20 AM9h10Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)6:30 PMGeneve, Place Dorcière$431One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus9:20 AM9h10Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)6:30 PMGeneve, Place Dorcière$431One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LX108312:25 PM1h10Frankfurt am Main Airport1:35 PMGeneva International Airport$7671One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 105 · IR 1872 · IC 526 · IR 182612:37 PM5h18Mannheim Hbf5:55 PMGeneva station$891One-way3 transfers
- ECE 5 · IC 1628 · IC 7241:00 PM5h25Mannheim Hbf6:25 PMGeneva station$891One-way2 transfers
- ICE 105 · IC 975 · IR 252612:37 PM5h28Mannheim Hbf6:05 PMGeneva station$891One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus11:59 PM8h01Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)8:00 AMGeneve, Place Dorcière$441One-way0 transfers
51510 · 38438:05 PM14h15Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)10:20 AMGenève, Gare Routière$601One-way1 transfer- 30485 · 57091:30 PM17h05Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)6:35 AMGenève, Gare Routière$681One-way1 transfer
VY1867 · VY62005:40 PM15h25Stuttgart Airport9:05 AMGeneva International Airport$1391One-way1 transfer- VY1869 · VY62029:55 AM4h35Stuttgart Airport2:30 PMGeneva International Airport$2081One-way1 transfer
LH1058+LX5237:35 AM3h35Frankfurt am Main Airport11:10 AMGeneva International Airport$3101One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Mannheim to Geneva:
A bus is $36 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mannheim to Geneva costing on average $82 (€66).
A bus is $186 (€151) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mannheim to Geneva costing on average $231 (€188).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 45m.
Flight takes on average 10h 48m.
- Around 42 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mannheim and Geneva as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Mannheim Hbf and arrive in Geneva station.
- Buses mostly depart from Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) and arrive in Geneve, Place Dorcière.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Geneva by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Geneva by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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