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Compare bus, train, and flight for Nuremberg to Geneva
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Nuremberg to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF78 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF78, while a flight costs an average of CHF422.
Distance: 320 miles (515 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
CHF422 Average price | CHF108 Average price | CHF78 Average price Cheapest | CHF117 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 26m Average total duration 7h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 28m Average total duration 12h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.5 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Nuremberg to Geneva:
A bus is CHF26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Geneva costing on average CHF75.
A bus is CHF123 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg to Geneva costing on average CHF172.
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 23m.
Bus takes on average 10h 21m.
Tickets start at around CHF75 compared to roughly CHF117 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF42. The journey takes 7h 53m versus 7h 37m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Nuremberg to Geneva
How to get from Nuremberg to Geneva by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nuremberg to Geneva is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus7:25 PM12h35Nürnberg, ZOB8:00 AMGeneve, Place DorcièreCHF431One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:25 PM12h35Nürnberg, ZOB8:00 AMGeneve, Place DorcièreCHF431One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH149+
LH57426:10 AM3h15Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport9:25 AMGeneva International AirportCHF1801One-way1 transfer
Other options
ICE 905 · ICE 1012 · 4205 · 177665:13 AM9h12Nuremberg Hbf2:25 PMGeneva stationCHF601One-way6 transfers- IC 2166 · IC 185 · IC 9027:37 AM8h48Nuremberg Hbf4:25 PMGeneva stationCHF671One-way2 transfers
- ICE 523 · ECE 194 · IC 7229:01 AM8h24Nuremberg Hbf5:25 PMGeneva stationCHF811One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:15 AM13h55Nürnberg, ZOB7:10 PMGeneve, Place DorcièreCHF451One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:25 PM17h00Nürnberg, ZOB12:25 PMGenève, AéroportCHF571One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:45 AM22h20Nürnberg, ZOB9:05 AMGenève, AéroportCHF681One-way2 transfers
- ICE 822+
KL1937 · KL18206:00 AM12h35Nuremberg Hbf6:35 PMGeneva International AirportCHF1621One-way2 transfers - ICE 1020+KL1820 · KL19377:28 AM11h07Nuremberg Hbf6:35 PMGeneva International AirportCHF1751One-way2 transfers
- ICE 820+KL1937 · KL18207:00 AM11h35Nuremberg Hbf6:35 PMGeneva International AirportCHF1751One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg to Geneva:
A bus is CHF26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Geneva costing on average CHF75.
A bus is CHF123 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg to Geneva costing on average CHF172.
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 23m.
Bus takes on average 10h 21m.
- Around 24 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nuremberg and Geneva as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Nuremberg Hbf and arrive in Geneva station.
- Buses mostly depart from Nürnberg, ZOB and arrive in Geneve, Place Dorcière.
- Travel with Helvetic Airways, Cityjet, Swiss 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.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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