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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 $69. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 44m. 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 $69, and a flight costs an average of $163.
Distance: 498 miles (803 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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$247 Average price | $287 Average price | $100 Average price Cheapest |
10h 41m Average total duration 10h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 27m Average total duration 13h 57m 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.
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RJX 860+
R 2+
IR 2223+
ICE 272
IC 548+
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IR 2223
RJX 162+
IC 728
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AF1139 · AF1342Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Geneva:
A bus is $46 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Geneva costing on average $115 (€92).
A bus is $94 (€75) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Geneva costing on average $163 (€130).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 57m.
Bus takes on average 14h 25m.
- Around 51 flights per day.
- Around 9 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 bus, train, 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 to go to Geneva by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB Nightjet, SBB to go to Geneva by train.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, SWISS, KLM, Air France, Eurowings , Air Dolomiti, Vueling Airlines, Air Baltic to go to Geneva by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 3 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines.
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