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Compare bus, train, and flight for Nuremberg to Geneva
Omio recommends booking the train 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 $86 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 39m. 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 $86, while a flight costs an average of $466.
Distance: 320 miles (515 km)
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$128 Average price | $86 Average price Cheapest | $466 Average price | $138 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 29m Average total duration 7h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 22m Average total duration 12h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Nuremberg to Geneva
Compare the available ways to get from Nuremberg to Geneva, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg to Geneva:
A bus is $43 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Geneva costing on average $128 (€107).
A bus is $381 (€320) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg to Geneva costing on average $466 (€391).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 29m.
Bus takes on average 13h 22m.
Tickets start at around $128 (€107) compared to roughly $138 (€116) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $11 (€10). The journey takes 7h 59m 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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IC 2164 · ICE 105 · IR 1872 · IC 5269:41 AM 8h14 Nuremberg Hbf 5:55 PM Geneva station $48 1 One-way 4 transfers
Cheapest
IC 2164 · ICE 105 · IR 1872 · IC 5269:41 AM 8h14 Nuremberg Hbf 5:55 PM Geneva station $48 1 One-way 4 transfers
Fastest
LH143 · LH121610:25 AM 2h50 Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport 1:15 PM Geneva International Airport $355 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
IC 2164 · ICE 105 · IC 10975 · IR 25269:41 AM 8h24 Nuremberg Hbf 6:05 PM Geneva station $48 1 One-way 3 transfers
ICE 728 · ICE 71 · IC 1624 · IC 7208:01 AM 8h24 Nuremberg Hbf 4:25 PM Geneva station $48 1 One-way 3 transfers
ICE 724 · ECE 5 · IC 1628 · IC 72410:00 AM 8h25 Nuremberg Hbf 6:25 PM Geneva station $48 1 One-way 3 transfers
FlixBus11:10 PM 9h40 Nürnberg, ZOB 8:50 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière $53 1 One-way 0 transfers
AF1811 · AF73706:05 PM 4h10 Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport 10:15 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport $136 1 One-way 1 transfer
AF1811 · AF12426:05 PM 4h55 Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport 11:00 PM Geneva International Airport $136 1 One-way 1 transfer
VY1167 · VY812410:05 AM 5h35 Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport 3:40 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport $155 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg to Geneva:
A bus is $43 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Geneva costing on average $128 (€107).
A bus is $381 (€320) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg to Geneva costing on average $466 (€391).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 29m.
Bus takes on average 13h 22m.
- Around 34 flights per day.
- Around 6 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 FlixBus to go to Geneva by bus.
- Travel with KLM, Air France, Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline, Vueling, Air Baltic, Brussels Airlines, ITA to go to Geneva by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Geneva by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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