The average train between Berlin and Geneva takes 11h 57m and the fastest train takes 10h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Berlin to Geneva. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Berlin and Geneva. The earliest departure is at 4:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Berlin is at 8:53 PM which arrives into Geneva at 10:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 11h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Berlin to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Berlin station and arriving at Geneva station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 57m.
Berlin to Geneva train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.
Berlin to Geneva train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Genève station.
Book your Berlin to Geneva train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Österreichische Bundesbahnen.
The distance between Berlin and Geneva is 877.1 km. The road distance is 1,128 km.
You can take a train from Berlin Hbf to Genève via Basel SBB and Renens VD in around 10h 58m.