The average train between Dortmund and Geneva takes 9h 45m and the fastest train takes 8h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Dortmund 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 every 4 hours between Dortmund and Geneva. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 7:36 PM which arrives into Geneva at 9:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 9h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Dortmund to Geneva? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Geneva station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.
Dortmund to Geneva train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Geneva train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Genève station.
Book your Dortmund to Geneva train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Dortmund and Geneva is 598.6 km. The road distance is 817 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Genève via Basel SBB and Renens VD in around 8h 53m.