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Compare train, bus, and flight for Salzburg to Geneva
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $99 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 46m. 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 $99, while a flight costs an average of $576.
Distance: 342 miles (552 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$183 Average price | $99 Average price Cheapest | $576 Average price | $178 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 9m Average total duration 8h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 23m Average total duration 14h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Geneva:
A bus is $83 (€70) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Geneva costing on average $183 (€153).
A bus is $476 (€400) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Geneva costing on average $576 (€484).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 9m.
Bus takes on average 15h 23m.
Tickets start at around $183 (€153) compared to roughly $178 (€149) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-4.79 (€-4.02). The journey takes 8h 39m versus 7h 31m 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 Salzburg to Geneva
How to get from Salzburg to Geneva by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salzburg to Geneva is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RJX 260 · ICE 566 · ICE 371 · IR 18749:00 AM9h55Salzburg Hbf6:55 PMGeneva station$601One-way5 transfers
Cheapest
- RJX 260 · ICE 566 · ICE 371 · IR 18749:00 AM9h55Salzburg Hbf6:55 PMGeneva station$601One-way5 transfers
Fastest
- LH1109+
LH57426:00 AM3h25Salzburg Airport9:25 AMGeneva International Airport$2831One-way1 transfer
Other options
- RJX 260 · ICE 566 · ICE 371 · IC 9779:00 AM10h05Salzburg Hbf7:05 PMGeneva station$601One-way4 transfers
- ICE 210 · ECE 192 · IC 72610:00 AM9h25Salzburg Hbf7:25 PMGeneva station$831One-way2 transfers
- EC 212 · ECE 194 · IC 7228:00 AM9h25Salzburg Hbf5:25 PMGeneva station$831One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:20 PM12h20Salzburg, P+R Süd6:40 AMGeneve, Place Dorcière$651One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:00 PM17h10Salzburg, P+R Süd6:10 AMGeneve, Place Dorcière$661One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:20 PM13h35Salzburg, P+R Süd12:55 PMGeneve, Place Dorcière$731One-way1 transfer
- LH1103 · LH107610:05 AM3h35Salzburg Airport1:40 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$2401One-way1 transfer
- LH1105 · LH10782:20 PM3h40Salzburg Airport6:00 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$2401One-way1 transfer
- LH1107 · LH10826:50 PM4h30Salzburg Airport11:20 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$2401One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Geneva:
A bus is $83 (€70) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Geneva costing on average $183 (€153).
A bus is $476 (€400) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Geneva costing on average $576 (€484).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 9m.
Bus takes on average 15h 23m.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salzburg and Geneva as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Geneva station.
- Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Geneve, Place Dorcière.
- Flights mostly depart from Salzburg Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
- Travel with ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet to go to Geneva by train.
- Travel with Swiss, Air Dolomiti, BA Euroflyer, Lufthansa Cityline, Eurowings, Transavia France, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, British Airways, Edelweiss Air to go to Geneva by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Geneva by bus.
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