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

The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Geneva is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 110 and takes 16h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dresden to Geneva is to train and fly which takes 5h 23m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 190.

Is there a direct bus between Dresden and Geneva?

No, there is no direct bus from Dresden to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Dresden Bayrische Strasse and arriving at Geneva via Prague. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Dresden and Geneva?

No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Dresden Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Genève via Frankfurt, Basel SBB and Renens VD. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 49m.

How far is it from Dresden to Geneva?

The distance between Dresden and Geneva is 797 km. The road distance is 936.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Dresden to Geneva without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 11h 49m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 350.

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Dresden to Geneva, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Geneva bus from?

Dresden to Geneva bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Dresden Bayrische Strasse station.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Geneva train from?

Dresden to Geneva train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.

Train, bus or fly from Dresden to Geneva?

The best way to get from Dresden to Geneva is to fly which takes 5h 26m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 360. Alternatively, you can train via Frankfurt am Main, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 350 and takes 11h 49m, you could also bus via Pilsen, which costs and takes 15h 35m.

Where does the Dresden to Geneva bus arrive?

Dresden to Geneva bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Praha, ÚAN Florenc station.

Where does the Dresden to Geneva train arrive?

Dresden to Geneva train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Dresden to Geneva?

Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Geneva is 937 km. It takes approximately 9h 6m to drive from Dresden to Geneva.

How do I get a train ticket from Dresden to Geneva?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Dresden to Geneva?

Book your Dresden to Geneva bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Geneva?

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Dresden to Geneva - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Dresden to Geneva by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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 Dresden Airport
best
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane DRS - GVA
5h 26m
CHF 116–359
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dresden Bayrische Strasse to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus RegioJet 263
2. Take the bus from Prague to Genevabus FlixBus N872
16h 15m
CHF 46–101
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 50
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
4. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
11h 49m
CHF 104–348
Bus via Pilsen
1. Take the bus from Dresden to Plzeň,Terminál Hlavní nádražíbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Pilsen - Husova Central Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 35m
Drive 936.8 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Genevacar 936.8 km
9h 6m
CHF 147–212
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly
1. Take the bus from Dresden to Praha Hlavní nádražíbus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane PRG - GVA
5h 42m
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BER - GVA
5h 23m
CHF 51–183
Train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12N
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
3. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
14h
CHF 107–217

Dresden to Geneva by train

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11h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 796.6 km
Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Dresden, Germany and Geneva, Switzerland?

Lufthansa, Swiss, and Air Dolomiti fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Genève via Frankfurt, Basel SBB, and Renens VD in around 11h 49m.

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