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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 an average ticket price of $107 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $107, while a flight costs an average of $568.
Distance: 498 miles (803 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$224 Average price | $568 Average price | $107 Average price Cheapest | $277 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 46m Average total duration 11h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration Fastest 3h 24m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 19h 1m Average total duration 18h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.4 - 4.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.0kg 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 Vienna to Geneva:
A bus is $117 (€98) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Geneva costing on average $224 (€188).
A bus is $461 (€387) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Geneva costing on average $568 (€476).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 46m.
Bus takes on average 19h 1m.
Tickets start at around $224 (€188) compared to roughly $277 (€232) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $52 (€44). The journey takes 11h 16m versus 10h 19m 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 Vienna to Geneva
How to get from Vienna to Geneva by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Geneva is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus11:15 PM14h35Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)1:50 PMGeneve, Place Dorcière$921One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus11:15 PM14h35Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)1:50 PMGeneve, Place Dorcière$921One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- OS1533:40 PM1h35Vienna International Airport5:15 PMGeneva International Airport$6511One-way0 transfers
Other options
RJX 64 · ICE 560 · ICE 379 · S 32:28 PM16h57Vienna7:25 AMGeneva station$2391One-way5 transfers- RJX 64 · ICE 560 · ICE 379+
S62:28 PM16h57Vienna7:25 AMGeneva station$2391One-way6 transfers - RJX19982+
EC 13472+
IC 10836+IR 254012:28 PM12h54Vienna Hbf1:22 AMGeneva station$2541One-way4 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:45 PM19h25Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz7:10 PMGeneve, Place Dorcière$1361One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus9:45 PM15h10Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)12:55 PMGeneve, Place Dorcière$1451One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:10 AM18h00Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)7:10 PMGeneve, Place Dorcière$1471One-way1 transfer
KL1906 · KL19298:00 PM12h20Vienna International Airport8:20 AMGeneva International Airport$2241One-way1 transfer- KL1900 · KL19317:00 AM4h10Vienna International Airport11:10 AMGeneva International Airport$2851One-way1 transfer
- KL1900 · KL19337:00 AM6h35Vienna International Airport1:35 PMGeneva International Airport$3471One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Geneva:
A bus is $117 (€98) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Geneva costing on average $224 (€188).
A bus is $461 (€387) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Geneva costing on average $568 (€476).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 46m.
Bus takes on average 19h 1m.
- Around 75 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per 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, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Geneva station.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Geneve, Place Dorcière.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Geneva by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity to go to Geneva by train.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, KLM, Swiss, Air France, Air Baltic, Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, Vueling, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Brussels Airlines, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, Croatia Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, CitizenPlane, Luxair, Lufthansa, Air Corsica, TAP Portugal to go to Geneva by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic, CitizenPlane.
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