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 €70 - €130 and takes 14h 34m.

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 5m and costs €85 - €250.

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 Oper via Zuerich Hb and Dörfelstraße. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 3m.

How far is it from Geneva to Austria?

The distance between Geneva and Austria is 838 km. The road distance is 973.5 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 12h 3m and costs €190 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 2h 5m 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 5m and costs €85 - €250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €190 - €440 and takes 12h 3m, you could also bus, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 14h 34m.

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 974 km. It takes approximately 9h 45m to drive from Geneva to Austria.

Where can I stay near Austria?

There are 2427+ 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)plane GVA - VIE
2h 5m
€87–246
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Vienna Erdbergbus FlixBus N882 / ...
14h 34m
€73–122
Train
1. Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Meidlingtrain Rjx
12h 3m
€199–434
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Salzburg Hbfbus
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
13h 52m
Drive 973.5 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Viennacar 973.5 km
9h 45m
€168–243
Fly to Salzburg Airport
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane GVA - SZG
3h 34m
€90–265
Fly to Graz Airport
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Graz Airport (GRZ)plane GVA - GRZ
3h 39m
€140–363
Fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane GVA - MUC
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain
3h 28m
€124–349

Geneva to Austria by train and tram

41Weekly Services

12h 3mAverage Duration

€199Cheapest Price

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Distance: 837.6 km
Duration: 2h 5m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Austria?

Austrian Airlines, Air Dolomiti, and Swiss fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Vienna International Airport (VIE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genève to Oper via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, Wien Meidling, and Dörfelstraße in around 12h 3m.

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