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

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Lienz is to fly and bus and train which costs €70 - €200 and takes 6h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Lienz is to fly and bus and train which takes 6h 46m and costs €70 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Lienz?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Lienz. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Lienz Bahnhof A via Innsbruck Kaiserschützenplatz and Innsbruck Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Lienz?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Lienz. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Lienz In Osttirol via Zuerich Hb, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Brennero - Brenner and Fortezza/Franzensfes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.

How far is it from Geneva to Lienz?

The distance between Geneva and Lienz is 714 km. The road distance is 715.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Geneva to Lienz without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 22m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Geneva to Lienz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Lienz bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Geneva to Lienz train from?

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

Train or bus from Geneva to Lienz?

The best way to get from Geneva to Lienz is to bus which takes 12h and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €180 - €350 and takes 12h 50m.

Where does the Geneva to Lienz bus arrive?

Geneva to Lienz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Innsbruck Südbahnstraße station.

Where does the Geneva to Lienz train arrive?

Geneva to Lienz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Geneva to Lienz?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Lienz is 715 km. It takes approximately 8h 19m to drive from Geneva to Lienz.

Where can I stay near Lienz?

There are 601+ hotels available in Lienz.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Geneva to Lienz by plane, bus, train, 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 Venice Marco Polo Airport, bus, train
best
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)GVA - VCE
2. Take the bus from Venice to Dobbiaco
3. Take the train from Dobbiaco Toblach to Lienz In Osttirol
6h 46m
€70–199
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBIc1 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck HauptbahnhofRjx
3. Take the bus from Innsbruck Hbf to Lienz Bahnhof A
11h 22m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Innsbruck SüdbahnstraßeN882 / ...
2. Take the bus from Innsbruck Hbf to Lienz Bahnhof A960X
12h
Drive 715.1 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Lienz715.1 km
8h 19m
€123–177
Fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)GVA - SZG
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Spittal-Millstaettersee
3. Take the train from Spittal-Millstaettersee to Lienz In Osttirol
8h 3m
€115–525
Fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Munich International Airport (MUC)GVA - MUC
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Spittal-Millstaettersee
4. Take the train from Spittal-Millstaettersee to Lienz In Osttirol
7h 25m
€131–781
Train
1. Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBIc1 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck HauptbahnhofRjx
3. Take the train from Fortezza/Franzensfes to Lienz In Osttirol
12h 50m
€181–348
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Hohenems
2. Take the train from Hohenems to Innsbruck HauptbahnhofDrf
3. Take the bus from Innsbruck Hbf to Lienz Bahnhof A
13h

Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) flights

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2h 50mAverage Duration

€34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 714 km
Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Lienz, Tyrol, Austria?

You can take a bus from Geneva to Lienz Bahnhof A via Innsbruck Südbahnstraße, Innsbruck Kaiserschützenplatz, and Innsbruck Hbf in around 12h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genève to Lienz In Osttirol via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Brennero - Brenner, and Fortezza/Franzensfes in around 12h 50m.

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