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

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Austria is to bus which costs €50 - €130 and takes 14h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Austria is to fly which takes 2h 4m and costs €80 - €220.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Austria?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Austria. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Stephansplatz via Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf and Mitte-Landstraße. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 57m.

How far is it from Geneva to Austria?

The distance between Geneva and Austria is 838 km. The road distance is 968.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Geneva to Austria without a car is to train which takes 11h 57m and costs €160 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Geneva to Austria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Austria train from?

Geneva to Austria train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.

Train, bus or fly from Geneva to Austria?

The best way to get from Geneva to Austria is to fly which takes 2h 4m and costs €80 - €220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €160 - €270 and takes 11h 57m, you could also bus, which costs €50 - €130 and takes 14h 29m.

Where does the Geneva to Austria train arrive?

Geneva to Austria train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Geneva to Austria?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Austria is 968 km. It takes approximately 9h 48m to drive from Geneva to Austria.

Where can I stay near Austria?

There are 4692+ hotels available in Austria.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Geneva to Austria 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 to Vienna International Airport
best
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)GVA - VIE
2h 4m
€83–215
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)N882 / ...
14h 29m
€54–121
Train
1. Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBIc1 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien HbfRjx
11h 57m
€160–270
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Salzburg Hbf
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Wien WestbahnhofDrf / ...
13h 47m
Drive 968.5 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Vienna968.5 km
9h 48m
€166–240
Fly to Salzburg Airport
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)GVA - SZG
4h 4m
€92–242
Fly to Graz
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Graz (GRZ)GVA - GRZ
4h 2m
€121–336
Fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Munich International Airport (MUC)GVA - MUC
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof
3h 32m
€108–497

Geneva to Austria by train and subway

39Weekly Services

11h 57mAverage Duration

€160Cheapest Price

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Distance: 837.6 km
Duration: 2h 4m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Austria?

Austrian Airlines, Swiss, and two other airlines fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Vienna International Airport (VIE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genève to Stephansplatz via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf, Wien Mitte, and Mitte-Landstraße in around 11h 57m.

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