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 €50 - €90 and takes 11h 10m.

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 56m and costs €120 - €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 Dijon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.

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 56m.

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 56m and costs €110 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m 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 7m and costs €85 - €230. Alternatively, you can train via Frankfurt am Main, which costs €110 - €260 and takes 8h 56m, you could also bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 11h 10m.

Where does the Geneva to Bonn bus arrive?

Geneva to Bonn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dijon 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 4m to drive from Geneva to Bonn.

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

Book your Geneva to Bonn train tickets online with Omio.

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?

There are 1427+ hotels available in Bonn.

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, car, or train (TGV)

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)plane GVA - CGN
4h 7m
€88–223
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Dijonbus N1479
2. Take the bus from Dijon to Bonn UN Campusbus FlixBus N710
11h 10m
€51–86
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Genève to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Siegburg Bftrain 78 / ...
8h 56m
€117–260
Drive 645.4 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Bonncar 645.4 km
8h 4m
€111–161
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 Duesseldorf Hbf to Bonn Hbftrain
3h 7m
€98–260
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 56m
€127–319
Train
1. Take the train from Genève to Lausannetrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Biel/Biennetrain Ic5 / ...
3. Take the train from Biel/Bienne to Basel SBBtrain
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bonn Hbftrain 43N / ...
10h 50m
€109–291
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 train from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re / ...
4. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Bonn Hbftrain
17h 31m
€93–171

Geneva to Bonn by train and tram

98Weekly Services

8h 56mAverage Duration

€117Cheapest Price

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Distance: 543 km
Duration: 4h 7m

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

Lufthansa, Swiss, and three other airlines fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genève to Bonn Stadthaus via Bern, Basel SBB, Frankfurt, Siegburg Bf, and Siegburg Bf in around 8h 56m.

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