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 €65 - €120 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 6m and costs €75 - €230.

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 58m.

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 11h 58m and costs €200 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 2h 6m 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 6m and costs €75 - €230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €200 - €440 and takes 11h 58m, you could also bus, which costs €65 - €120 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 973 km. It takes approximately 9h 44m to drive from Geneva to Austria.

Where can I stay near Austria?

There are 4791+ 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 6m
€80–223
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Vienna Erdbergbus FlixBus N882 / ...
14h 34m
€66–118
Train
1. Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
11h 58m
€201–440
Drive 973.5 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Viennacar 973.5 km
9h 44m
€169–245
Fly to Salzburg Airport
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane GVA - SZG
3h 34m
€80–248
Fly to Graz Airport
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Graz Airport (GRZ)plane GVA - GRZ
3h 44m
€128–356
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 24m
€112–316
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Sankt Pöltenbus FlixBus 1921
2. Take the train from St Pölten Hauptbahnhof to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
15h 15m
€74–139

Geneva to Austria by train and subway

41Weekly Services

11h 58mAverage Duration

€201Cheapest Price

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Distance: 837.6 km
Duration: 2h 6m

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 3 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 58m.

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