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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dortmund to Geneva
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, and a train costs an average of $66.
Distance: 372 miles (599 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$184 Average price | $72 Average price Cheapest | $227 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 57m Average total duration Fastest 8h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 30m Average total duration 15h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg 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 Dortmund to Geneva:
A bus is $112 (€92) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Geneva costing on average $184 (€152).
A bus is $196 (€162) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Geneva costing on average $268 (€222).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 27m.
Bus takes on average 15h 0m.
Travel optionsfrom Dortmund to Geneva
How to get from Dortmund to Geneva by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dortmund to Geneva is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
ICE 921 · ICE 827 · ICE 273 · IR 18601:44 AM10h11Dortmund Hbf11:55 AMGeneva station$721One-way6 transfers
Cheapest
ICE 921 · ICE 827 · ICE 273 · IR 18601:44 AM10h11Dortmund Hbf11:55 AMGeneva station$721One-way6 transfers
Fastest
EW97486:45 PM1h20Dusseldorf Airport8:05 PMGeneva International Airport$2421One-way0 transfers
Other options
ICE 921 · ICE 827 · ICE 273 · IC 16161:44 AM10h41Dortmund Hbf12:25 PMGeneva station$721One-way4 transfers
ICE 915 · ICE 71 · IC 1624 · IC 7208:11 AM8h14Dortmund Hbf4:25 PMGeneva station$851One-way3 transfers
ICE 101 · IC 518 · IR 18185:34 AM8h21Dortmund Hbf1:55 PMGeneva station$851One-way2 transfers
FlixBus6:40 PM13h20Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf8:00 AMGeneve, Place Dorcière$781One-way0 transfers
FlixTrain+
FlixBus · FlixBus8:27 PM18h38Dortmund Hbf3:05 PMGeneve, Place Dorcière$851One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:40 PM18h25Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf1:05 PMGenève, Aéroport$1301One-way2 transfers
AF7368+
AF15072:35 PM3h35Dusseldorf Airport6:10 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$2501One-way1 transfer
AF7370+
AF15072:35 PM6h50Dusseldorf Airport9:25 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$2501One-way1 transfer
LH2027+
LH22468:30 PM12h15Dusseldorf Airport8:45 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$2631One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Geneva:
A bus is $112 (€92) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Geneva costing on average $184 (€152).
A bus is $196 (€162) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Geneva costing on average $268 (€222).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 27m.
Bus takes on average 15h 0m.
- Around 28 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Geneva as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Geneva station.
- Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Geneve, Place Dorcière.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Geneva by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Geneva by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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