How to travel from Vienna to Geneva

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Vienna to Geneva

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €58. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €58, and a flight costs an average of €150.

Distance: 498 miles (803 km)

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€197

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€272

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€89

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Cheapest

10h 43m

Average total duration

10h 13m

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30m

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5h 40m

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2h 40m

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15h 55m

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15h 25m

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0.2 - 0.7kg

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2.4 - 4.8kg

CO2 emissions

0.8 - 2.0kg

CO2 emissions

ÖBB

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Austrian Airlines

Most popular airline

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

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from Vienna to Geneva

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:55PM19h15
Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
07:10PMGeneve, Place Dorcière
$891One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:55PM19h15
Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
07:10PMGeneve, Place Dorcière
$891One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Austrian AirlinesOS155
05:35PM1h35
Vienna International Airport
07:10PMGeneva International Airport
$8111One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnRJX 162 · ICE 118 · ECE 190 · IC 730
09:28AM11h57
Vienna Hbf
09:25PMGeneva station
$2401One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnRJX 262 · ECE 190 · IC 730
08:28AM12h57
Vienna Hbf
09:25PMGeneva station
$2401One-way
2 transfers
ÖBBRJX 162+ÖBB | ICEICE 118+ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 190+ÖBB | InterCityIC 730
09:28AM11h57
Vienna Hbf
09:25PMGeneva station
$4001One-way
3 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:10PM20h00
Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
07:10PMGeneve, Place Dorcière
$901One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
01:55PM16h40
Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
06:35AMGeneve, Place Dorcière
$1051One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:25AM21h00
Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
06:25AMGeneve, Place Dorcière
$1051One-way
1 transfer
Air FranceAF1739 · AF1642
06:20PM15h20
Vienna International Airport
09:40AMGeneva International Airport
$3061One-way
1 transfer
Air FranceAF1739 · AF1542
06:20PM13h50
Vienna International Airport
08:10AMGeneva International Airport
$3061One-way
1 transfer
Air FranceAF1239 · AF7360
06:15AM4h50
Vienna International Airport
11:05AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$2911One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Vienna to Geneva

The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from Vienna to Geneva, 65,91% of our customers do not hesitate to choose the flight as their preferred way to travel. Nowadays, passengers who want to fly around Europe have more options than ever before. With dozens of budget airlines covering several routes which connect to virtually all European countries, taking a flight to reach your desired destination is easy and inexpensive. The low fares and the short flight time are, among others, some of the reasons why our users choose the airplane as the best way to get from Vienna to Geneva, even if they have to face baggage limitations and long lines at check-in and security control. You can book your flights with Omio to make sure you are always taking the fastest route or getting the best deal. You can also add extra luggage and book securely with several methods of payment such as Apple Pay, PayPal and more.

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FAQs: Travel from Vienna 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 Vienna to Geneva.

FAQs

There are 3 ways to get from Vienna to Geneva: train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Geneva is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $55 (€50) compared to other travel options to Geneva:

Taking a bus costs $66 (€60) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $122 (€110) for the same trip.

Taking a bus costs $33 (€30) less than taking a train, which costs on average $89 (€80) for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel to Geneva from Vienna is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 35 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Bus takes 14 h 25 min on average.

Taking a train requires on average 10 h 57 min of travel time.

The distance from Vienna to Geneva is approximately 498 miles (803 km).

The average frequency per day from Vienna to Geneva is:

  • 8 buses per day.
  • 41 flights a day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna 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 when traveling from Vienna to Geneva:

  • Most travelers board their plane from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Vienna to Geneva:

  • You can go to Geneva from Vienna by bus with FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $55 (€50) with FlixBus from Vienna to Geneva on Omio.
  • You can travel from Vienna to Geneva by flight with Austrian Airlines, SWISS, KLM, Air France, Eurowings, Vueling Airlines or Air Baltic. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $122 (€110) with KLM from Vienna to Geneva.
  • You can take a train from Vienna to Geneva with ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) or ÖBB Nightjet. Cheap tickets can be found for $89 (€80) with ÖBB from Vienna to Geneva.

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

  • Direct bus available with FlixBus 1 direct bus per day.
  • Direct flight available with 3 direct flights per day.

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 Vienna and Geneva.

Your trip from Vienna to Geneva doesn't have to end in Geneva. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Milan, Lyon or Zurich. If you’d like to add Paris, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Milan, Lyon or Zurich to your Vienna to Geneva tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Geneva today!
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