How to travel from Dortmund to Geneva

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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 $48. 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 $48, and a train costs an average of $67.

Distance: 372 miles (599 km)

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$146

Average price

$77

Average price

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8h 57m

Average total duration

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8h 27m

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30m

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15h 40m

Average total duration

15h 10m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.6 - 1.5kg

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from Dortmund to Geneva

How to get from Dortmund to Geneva by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Dortmund to Geneva is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Deutsche BahnICE 915 · ICE 71 · IC 1624 · IC 720
    8:10 AM8h15
    Dortmund Hbf
    4:25 PMGeneva station
    $1261One-way
    3 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:40 PM13h20
    Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    8:00 AMGeneve, Place Dorcière
    $1241One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Helvetic AirwaysLX1017+SwissLX2824
    9:50 AM2h55
    Dusseldorf Airport
    12:45 PMGeneva International Airport
    $5981One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 515 · ICE 279 · IC 524 · IR 1824
    8:36 AM8h19
    Dortmund Hbf
    4:55 PMGeneva station
    $1511One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 515 · ICE 279 · IR 2524
    8:36 AM8h29
    Dortmund Hbf
    5:05 PMGeneva station
    $1511One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 105 · IC 726
    9:36 AM9h49
    Dortmund Hbf
    7:25 PMGeneva station
    $1731One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:27 PM18h38
    Dortmund Hbf
    3:05 PMGeneve, Place Dorcière
    $1611One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    12:40 PM21h45
    Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    10:25 AMGenève, Aéroport
    $1631One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    6:40 PM24h25
    Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    7:05 PMGenève, Aéroport
    $2081One-way
    2 transfers
  • KLM CityhopperKL1798 · KL1933
    8:15 AM5h20
    Dusseldorf Airport
    1:35 PMGeneva International Airport
    $3231One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLM CityhopperKL1800 · KL1935
    12:25 PM4h05
    Dusseldorf Airport
    4:30 PMGeneva International Airport
    $3231One-way
    1 transfer
  • German AirwaysKL1796+KLM CityhopperKL1931
    6:20 AM4h50
    Dusseldorf Airport
    11:10 AMGeneva International Airport
    $3231One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Dortmund to Geneva

Travel to Geneva easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Dortmund to Geneva.

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There are 3 options to travel between Dortmund and Geneva including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Dortmund to Geneva is a bus with an average price of $48 (€39).

This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Geneva:

A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Geneva costing on average $67 (€54).

A bus is $43 (€34) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Geneva costing on average $91 (€73).

The fastest way to travel from Dortmund to Geneva is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 25m.

Other travel options to Geneva take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 14m.

Bus takes on average 13h 20m.

The distance from Dortmund to Geneva is approximately 372 miles (599 km).
The average frequency per day from Dortmund to Geneva is:
  • Around 25 flights per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 4 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dortmund to Geneva:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dortmund 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dortmund to Geneva, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Geneva by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Geneva by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Dortmund to Geneva:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Dortmund to Geneva often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Milan, Lyon, Annecy. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Geneva and these popular destinations at a great price.

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