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

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Dortmund is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 13h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Dortmund is to fly and train which takes 2h 22m and costs €95 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Dortmund?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Geneva and arriving at Dortmund central bus station station. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Dortmund?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Dortmund Hbf via Renens VD and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.

How far is it from Geneva to Dortmund?

The distance between Geneva and Dortmund is 634 km. The road distance is 790.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Geneva to Dortmund without a car is to train which takes 9h 49m and costs €95 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Geneva to Dortmund, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Dortmund bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Geneva to Dortmund train from?

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

Train or bus from Geneva to Dortmund?

The best way to get from Geneva to Dortmund is to train which takes 9h 49m and costs €95 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 13h 35m.

Where does the Geneva to Dortmund bus arrive?

Geneva to Dortmund bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dortmund central bus station.

Where does the Geneva to Dortmund train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Geneva to Dortmund?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Dortmund is 791 km. It takes approximately 7h 5m to drive from Geneva to Dortmund.

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

Book your Geneva to Dortmund train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Dortmund?

There are 1247+ hotels available in Dortmund.

Geneva to Dortmund - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Geneva to Dortmund 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 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 Flughafen to Dortmund Hbftrain
2h 22m
€95–261
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Dortmund central bus stationbus N122
13h 35m
€45–80
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 Dortmund Hbftrain 43
9h 49m
€98–240
Drive 790.7 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Dortmundcar 790.7 km
7h 5m
€136–196
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane GVA - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dortmund Hbftrain
3h 57m
€138–322

Geneva to Dortmund by train

55Weekly Trains

9h 49mAverage Duration

€98Cheapest Price

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Distance: 634 km
Duration: 2h 22m

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

You can take a train from Genève to Dortmund Hbf via Renens VD and Basel SBB in around 9h 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Geneva to Dortmund central bus station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 13h 35m.

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