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

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Bonn is to drive which costs €120 - €180 and takes 6h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Bonn is to fly and train which takes 2h 50m and costs €100 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Bonn?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Bonn. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Bonn Hbf via Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft and Basel, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Bonn?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Bonn. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Bonn Stadthaus via Renens VD, Basel SBB, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Frankfurt and Siegburg Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.

How far is it from Geneva to Bonn?

The distance between Geneva and Bonn is 643 km. The road distance is 693.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Geneva to Bonn without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 8h 47m and costs €140 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Geneva to Bonn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Bonn bus from?

Geneva to Bonn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Bonn train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Geneva to Bonn?

The best way to get from Geneva to Bonn is to train via Mannheim which takes 8h 47m and costs €140 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 46m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €260 and takes 4h 7m.

Where does the Geneva to Bonn bus arrive?

Geneva to Bonn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel Euroairport FR station.

Where does the Geneva to Bonn train arrive?

Geneva to Bonn train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Renens VD station.

Can I drive from Geneva to Bonn?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Bonn is 693 km. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from Geneva to Bonn.

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

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

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

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Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GVA - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Bonn Hbftrain
2h 50m
€104–296
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane GVA - CGN
4h 7m
€97–255
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 47 / ...
5. Take the train from Frankfurt to Siegburg Bftrain 49 / ...
8h 47m
€149–629
Bus
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Basel Euroairport FRbus FlixBus N839
2. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Bonn Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
10h 46m
Drive 693.4 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Bonncar 693.4 km
6h 56m
€120–173
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane GVA - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Siegburg Bftrain
2h 55m
€136–360
Train
1. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bonn Hbftrain 43N
10h 49m
€170–659
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Annemasse to Metz - Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourgtrain Ter
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Trier, Hauptbahnhofbus L32 / ...
4. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Euskirchen Bftrain
18h 21m

Geneva to Bonn by train and tram

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8h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 643.4 km
Duration: 2h 50m

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

You can take a train from Genève to Bonn Stadthaus via Renens VD, Basel SBB, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Frankfurt, Siegburg Bf, and Siegburg Bf in around 8h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva to Bonn Hbf via Basel Euroairport FR, Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft, and Basel, Bahnhof in around 10h 46m.

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