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Compare bus, train, and flight for Munich to Geneva
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a flight costs an average of $132.
Distance: 287 miles (463 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$166 Average price | $61 Average price Cheapest | $311 Average price | $127 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 1m Average total duration 7h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 7m Average total duration 8h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.8kg 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 Munich to Geneva:
A bus is $105 (€87) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Geneva costing on average $166 (€137).
A bus is $250 (€207) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Geneva costing on average $311 (€258).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 31m.
Bus takes on average 8h 37m.
Travel optionsfrom Munich to Geneva
How to get from Munich to Geneva by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Munich to Geneva is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
(Prague -> Lyon)4:45 AM7h45Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)12:30 PMGeneve, Place Dorcière$431One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- (Prague -> Lyon)4:45 AM7h45Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)12:30 PMGeneve, Place Dorcière$431One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LX112110:05 AM1h15Munich Airport11:20 AMGeneva International Airport$7481One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ECE 94 · IC 844 · IR 25048:48 PM10h17Munich Hbf7:05 AMGeneva station$641One-way2 transfers
- ICE 1014 · 4201 · 17797 · IC 1814:20 AM8h05Munich Hbf12:25 PMGeneva station$741One-way5 transfers
- ICE 618 · S3 · ICE 271 · IC 51211:40 PM11h15Munich Hbf10:55 AMGeneva station$861One-way4 transfers
- FlixBus9:00 AM10h10Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)7:10 PMGeneve, Place Dorcière$651One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:40 PM9h00Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)6:40 AMGeneve, Place Dorcière$751One-way0 transfers
4733 · 171611:30 PM16h35Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)4:05 PMGenève, Gare Routière$1031One-way1 transfer
VY1813 · VY122210:30 AM6h55Munich Airport5:25 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$3281One-way1 transfer- VY1813 · VY620210:30 AM5h30Munich Airport4:00 PMGeneva International Airport$3351One-way1 transfer
KL1848 · KL19357:00 AM9h30Munich Airport4:30 PMGeneva International Airport$4161One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Geneva:
A bus is $105 (€87) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Geneva costing on average $166 (€137).
A bus is $250 (€207) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Geneva costing on average $311 (€258).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 31m.
Bus takes on average 8h 37m.
- Around 53 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich and Geneva as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Munich Hbf and arrive in Geneva station.
- Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Geneve, Place Dorcière.
- Travel with Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline, Air France, Swiss, KLM, Helvetic Airways, Lufthansa, Vueling, KLM Cityhopper, Eurowings, Luxair, Air Baltic to go to Geneva by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Geneva by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, TGV, Arverio Bayern GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Geneva by train.
- 5 direct flights per day with Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss, Lufthansa.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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