How to travel from Munich to Geneva

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Munich to Geneva

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 17m. 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 $31, and a flight costs an average of $127.

Distance: 287 miles (463 km)

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$160

Average price

$55

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$261

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8h 1m

Average total duration

7h 31m

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9h 7m

Average total duration

8h 37m

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5h 17m

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2h 17m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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0.5 - 1.2kg

CO2 emissions

1.4 - 2.8kg

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FlixBus

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Air Dolomiti

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from Munich to Geneva

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

Our recommendation

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

BlaBlaCar Bus30507
07:35PM8h10
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
03:45AMGenève, Gare Routière
$501One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

BlaBlaCar Bus30507
07:35PM8h10
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
03:45AMGenève, Gare Routière
$501One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Lufthansa CitylineLH2384
11:15AM1h15
Munich Airport
12:30PMGeneva International Airport
$5921One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 568 · ICE 279 · IC 524 · IR 1824
09:02AM7h53
Munich Hbf
04:55PMGeneva station
$2011One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 568 · ICE 279 · IR 2524
09:02AM8h03
Munich Hbf
05:05PMGeneva station
$2011One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 1010 · IC 185 · IC 902
08:19AM8h06
Munich Hbf
04:25PMGeneva station
$2011One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:00AM10h10
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
07:10PMGeneve, Place Dorcière
$691One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:40PM9h00
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
06:40AMGeneve, Place Dorcière
$591One-way
0 transfers
Vueling AirlinesVY1815 · VY6200
08:50PM11h25
Munich Airport
08:15AMGeneva International Airport
$2641One-way
1 transfer
German AirwaysKL1850+KLMKL1935
09:55AM6h45
Munich Airport
04:40PMGeneva International Airport
$3711One-way
1 transfer
Vueling AirlinesVY1815 · VY1220
08:50PM10h45
Munich Airport
07:35AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$2801One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Munich 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 Munich to Geneva.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Munich and Geneva including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Munich to Geneva is a bus with an average price of $31 (€24).

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

A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Geneva costing on average $62 (€49).

A bus is $97 (€77) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Geneva costing on average $127 (€101).

The fastest way to travel from Munich to Geneva is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Geneva take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 31m.

Bus takes on average 7h 45m.

The distance from Munich to Geneva is approximately 287 miles (463 km).
The average frequency per day from Munich to Geneva is:
  • Around 49 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich 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 Munich to Geneva:
  • Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Munich Hbf and arrive in Geneva station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Geneve, Place Dorcière.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Munich to Geneva, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Geneva by bus.
  • Travel with Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline, Air France, SWISS, KLM Cityhopper, KLM, LAER, Lufthansa, Eurowings , Luxair, Vueling Airlines, Air Baltic to go to Geneva by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, TGV, Go-Ahead Bayern GmbH to go to Geneva by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Munich to Geneva with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus.
  • 5 direct flights per day with Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline, SWISS, Lufthansa.
Omio customers who travel from Munich 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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