How to travel from Munich to Geneva

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Compare train, bus, 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 €24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 19m. 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 €24, and a flight costs an average of €130.

Distance: 287 miles (463 km)

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€134

Average price

€42

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Cheapest

€247

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8h 2m

Average total duration

7h 32m

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30m

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10h 45m

Average total duration

10h 15m

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5h 19m

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2h 19m

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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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Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Air Dolomiti

Most popular airline

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from Munich to Geneva

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:20PM15h30
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
08:50AMGeneve, Place Dorcière
$721One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:20PM15h30
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
08:50AMGeneve, Place Dorcière
$721One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Lufthansa CitylineLH2384
11:15AM1h15
Munich Airport
12:30PMGeneva International Airport
$5851One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnECE 192 · IC 726
12:52PM6h33
Munich Hbf
07:25PMGeneva station
$1141One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnECE 194 · IC 722
10:53AM6h32
Munich Hbf
05:25PMGeneva station
$1451One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnECE 196 · IC 718
08:52AM6h33
Munich Hbf
03:25PMGeneva station
$1451One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
12:30PM16h15
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
04:45AMGeneve, Place Dorcière
$781One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
02:40AM16h30
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
07:10PMGeneve, Place Dorcière
$781One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:40PM20h30
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
06:10PMGeneve, Place Dorcière
$731One-way
1 transfer
Vueling AirlinesVY1815 · VY1220
09:00PM10h35
Munich Airport
07:35AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$1711One-way
1 transfer
Air FranceAF1123 · AF1842
07:05AM4h05
Munich Airport
11:10AMGeneva International Airport
$3121One-way
1 transfer
Europe AirpostAF1623+Air FranceAF1042
03:30PM4h10
Munich Airport
07:40PMGeneva International Airport
$3121One-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 travel options to Geneva from Munich. You can take a train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to get from Munich to Geneva is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $31 (€28) compared to other travel options to Geneva:

Taking a bus costs $78 (€70) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $109 (€98) for the same trip.

A bus is $24 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Geneva costing on average $55 (€50).

The fastest way to get to Geneva from Munich is by flight with an average travel time of 3 h 25 min.

Other travel options to Geneva take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 7 h 45 min of travel time.

Taking a train requires on average 6 h 24 min of travel time.

The distance is approximately 287 miles (463 km) from Munich to Geneva.

The average frequency per day from Munich to Geneva is:

  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • Around 40 flights per day.
  • 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Munich and Geneva as scheduled services by train, bus or 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.

The following travel companies offer services from Munich to Geneva:

  • Travel with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Geneva by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Munich to Geneva tickets on Omio for $31 (€28).
  • Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline (2), Air France, Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper, Eurowings, KLM, SWISS, Air Baltic or Vueling Airlines can get you to Geneva by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Vueling Airlines from Munich to Geneva for $109 (€98) on Omio.
  • Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB or Go-Ahead Bayern GmbH can get you to Geneva by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Deutsche Bahn from Munich to Geneva for $55 (€50) on Omio.

Yes, there are direct services available from Munich to Geneva with the following travel companies:

  • Direct bus available with FlixBus 2 direct buses per day.
  • 7 direct flights per day with Air Dolomiti or Lufthansa Cityline (2).

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Geneva as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Munich and Geneva.

Many of our customers traveling from Munich to Geneva don't make Geneva their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Geneva are Paris, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Milan, Lyon or Zurich, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Geneva to any of these top destinations today!
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