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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 3h 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 $160.
Distance: 498 miles (803 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$239 Average price | $307 Average price | $93 Average price Cheapest | $286 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 28m Average total duration 8h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 40m Average total duration Fastest 3h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 39m Average total duration 15h 9m 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 $146 (€118) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Geneva costing on average $239 (€193).
A bus is $214 (€172) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Geneva costing on average $307 (€248).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 58m.
Bus takes on average 15h 9m.
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.
- FlixBus8:25 PM15h30Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)11:55 AMGeneve, Place Dorcière$831One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus8:25 PM15h30Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)11:55 AMGeneve, Place Dorcière$831One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- OS1555:30 PM1h35Vienna International Airport7:05 PMGeneva International Airport$7871One-way0 transfers
Other options
- RJX 64 · ECE 96 · IC 838 · 313922:28 PM14h14Vienna Hbf4:42 AMGeneva station$1121One-way4 transfers
IC 648+
RJX 168+IC 842+IR 25042:57 PM16h08Vienna Hbf7:05 AMGeneva station$1181One-way3 transfers- IC 648+RJX 168+IC 7042:57 PM17h32Vienna Hbf8:29 AMGeneva station$1181One-way2 transfers
(Vienna -> Prague) · (Prague -> Lyon)3:45 PM20h45Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz12:30 PMGeneve, Place Dorcière$941One-way1 transfer- FlixBus11:15 PM14h35Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)1:50 PMGeneve, Place Dorcière$941One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:55 PM16h45Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)6:40 AMGeneve, Place Dorcière$951One-way1 transfer
EW9753 · EW97483:15 PM4h50Vienna International Airport8:05 PMGeneva International Airport$2291One-way1 transfer- EW9753 · EW94163:15 PM5h10Vienna International Airport8:25 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$2291One-way1 transfer
AF1239 · AF73646:20 AM4h10Vienna International Airport10:30 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$2571One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Geneva:
A bus is $146 (€118) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Geneva costing on average $239 (€193).
A bus is $214 (€172) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Geneva costing on average $307 (€248).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 58m.
Bus takes on average 15h 9m.
- Around 56 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 7 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 to go to Geneva by bus.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, Swiss, KLM, Air France, Eurowings, Air Baltic, Air Dolomiti, Vueling to go to Geneva by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Nightjet, SBB to go to Geneva by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic.
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