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

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Bonn is to bus which costs €45 - €120 and takes 11h 50m.

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 59m and costs €130 - €320.

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 UN Campus via Frankfurt Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.

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 Bern, Basel SBB, Frankfurt and Siegburg Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.

How far is it from Geneva to Bonn?

The distance between Geneva and Bonn is 543 km. The road distance is 645.4 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 Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 54m and costs €110 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m 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 fly which takes 4h 3m and costs €90 - €280. Alternatively, you can train via Frankfurt am Main, which costs €110 - €300 and takes 8h 54m, you could also bus, which costs €45 - €120 and takes 11h 50m.

Where does the Geneva to Bonn bus arrive?

Geneva to Bonn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt Airport station.

Where does the Geneva to Bonn train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Geneva to Bonn?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Bonn is 645 km. It takes approximately 8h to drive from Geneva to Bonn.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Bonn?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Geneva to Bonn 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 Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)GVA - CGN
4h 3m
€90–278
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Frankfurt AirportN122
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to Bonn UN CampusN280 / ...
11h 50m
€48–118
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Genève to BernIc1 / ...
2. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurt20 / ...
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Siegburg Bf78 / ...
8h 54m
€117–291
Drive 645.4 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Bonn645.4 km
8h
€111–160
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)GVA - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Bonn Hbf
3h 2m
€104–265
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Frankfurt (FRA)GVA - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Siegburg Bf
2h 59m
€131–313
Train
1. Take the train from Genève to LausanneIc1 / ...
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Biel/BienneIc5 / ...
3. Take the train from Biel/Bienne to Basel SBB
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bonn Hbf43N / ...
10h 50m
€101–272
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Annemasse to Metz - Bus Station
2. Take the train from Metz Ville to LuxembourgTer
3. Take the train from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale to Trier, HauptbahnhofRe / ...
4. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Bonn Hbf
17h 32m
€99–173

Geneva to Bonn by train and tram

98Weekly Services

8h 54mAverage Duration

€117Cheapest Price

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Distance: 543.1 km
Duration: 4h 3m

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

Lufthansa, Swiss, and Eurowings fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genève to Bonn Stadthaus via Bern, Basel SBB, Frankfurt, Siegburg Bf, and Siegburg Bf in around 8h 54m.

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