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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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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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€197 Average price | €272 Average price | €89 Average price Cheapest |
10h 43m Average total duration 10h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 55m Average total duration 15h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.4 - 4.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions |
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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.
FlixBus · FlixBusCheapest
FlixBus · FlixBusFastest
OS155Other options
RJX 162 · ICE 118 · ECE 190 · IC 730
RJX 262 · ECE 190 · IC 730
RJX 162+
ICE 118+
EC 190+
IC 730
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AF1739 · AF1642
AF1739 · AF1542
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FAQs: Travel from Vienna to Geneva
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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.
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