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 €65 - €85 and takes 10h 46m.

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 39m 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 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 32m.

How far is it from Geneva to Bonn?

The distance between Geneva and Bonn is 544 km. The road distance is 645.9 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 32m and costs €140 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m 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 3h 56m and costs €70 - €310. Alternatively, you can train via Mannheim, which costs €140 - €310 and takes 8h 32m, you could also bus, which costs €65 - €85 and takes 10h 46m.

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 646 km. It takes approximately 8h 4m to drive from Geneva to Bonn.

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

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Where can I stay near Bonn?

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

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

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Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane GVA - CGN
3h 56m
€70–310
Bus
cheapest
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
€68–83
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 78 / ...
8h 32m
€141–309
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
3. Take the nighttrain from Basel Bad Bf to Bonn Hbfnighttrain Nj
10h 57m
€106–221
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GVA - DUS
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Bonn Hbftrain
2h 40m
€105–286
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 39m
€135–314
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
€169–308
Drive 645.9 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Bonncar 645.9 km
8h 4m
€115–166

Geneva to Bonn by train and tram

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Distance: 544.4 km
Duration: 3h 56m

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

Swiss, Eurowings, and two other airlines fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, 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 32m.

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