What is the cheapest way to get from Austria to Geneva?

The cheapest way to get from Austria to Geneva is to bus which costs SFr 60 - SFr 120 and takes 15h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Austria to Geneva?

The fastest way to get from Austria to Geneva is to fly which takes 4h 3m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 240.

Is there a direct train between Austria and Geneva?

No, there is no direct train from Austria to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Stephansplatz and arriving at Genève via Wien Hbf and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 29m.

How far is it from Austria to Geneva?

The distance between Austria and Geneva is 838 km. The road distance is 970.4 km.

How do I travel from Austria to Geneva without a car?

The best way to get from Austria to Geneva without a car is to train which takes 12h 29m and costs SFr 180 - SFr 420.

How long does it take to get from Austria to Geneva?

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Austria to Geneva, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Austria to Geneva train from?

Austria to Geneva train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Wien Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Austria to Geneva?

The best way to get from Austria to Geneva is to fly which takes 4h 3m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 180 - SFr 420 and takes 12h 29m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 120 and takes 15h 42m.

Where does the Austria to Geneva train arrive?

Austria to Geneva train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Austria to Geneva?

Yes, the driving distance between Austria to Geneva is 970 km. It takes approximately 9h 51m to drive from Austria to Geneva.

Where can I stay near Geneva?

There are 1232+ hotels available in Geneva.

Austria to Geneva - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Austria to Geneva by plane, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Vienna International Airport
best
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane VIE - GVA
4h 3m
CHF 80–235
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna Erdberg to Genevabus FlixBus N882 / ...
15h 42m
CHF 62–112
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
12h 29m
CHF 187–412
Drive 970.4 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Genevacar 970.4 km
9h 51m
CHF 154–223
Fly from Salzburg Airport
1. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane SZG - GVA
5h 44m
CHF 102–263
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Zuerich Hbtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
5h 36m
CHF 136–373
Train to Munich International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane MUC - GVA
5h 25m
CHF 125–321

Austria to Geneva by subway and train

43Weekly Services

12h 29mAverage Duration

CHF 187Cheapest Price

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Distance: 837.6 km
Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Austria and Geneva, Switzerland?

Austrian Airlines and Swiss fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Stephansplatz to Genève via Südtiroler Pl. - Hbf., Wien Hbf, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 12h 29m.

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