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 - €210 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 - €210.

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 11h 50m.

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 52m.

How far is it from Geneva to Lienz?

The distance between Geneva and Lienz is 714 km. The road distance is 730 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 via Innsbruck 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 11h 50m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €180 - €350 and takes 12h 52m.

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 730 km. It takes approximately 7h 50m to drive from Geneva to Lienz.

Where can I stay near Lienz?

There are 612+ hotels available in Lienz.

Geneva to Lienz - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 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
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1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane GVA - VCE
2. Take the bus from Venice to Dobbiacobus
3. Take the train from Dobbiaco Toblach to Lienz In Osttiroltrain
6h 46m
€72–207
Train, bus via Innsbruck
1. Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
3. Take the bus from Innsbruck Hbf to Lienz Bahnhof Abus
11h 22m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus N882 / ...
2. Take the bus from Innsbruck Hbf to Lienz Bahnhof Abus 960X
11h 50m
Drive 730 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Lienzcar 730 km
7h 50m
€127–183
Fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane GVA - SZG
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Spittal-Millstaetter Seetrain
3. Take the train from Spittal-Millstaetter See to Lienz In Osttiroltrain
8h 31m
€107–532
Fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane GVA - MUC
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Spittal-Millstaetter Seetrain
4. Take the train from Spittal-Millstaetter See to Lienz In Osttiroltrain
7h 55m
€131–578
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Kitzbueheltrain Ec
3. Take the bus from Kitzbühel Bahnhof B to Lienz Bahnhof Bbus
11h 23m
€195–351
Train
1. Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Fortezza/Franzensfes to Lienz In Osttiroltrain
12h 52m
€185–348
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Hohenemsbus
2. Take the train from Hohenems to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Drf
3. Take the bus from Innsbruck Hbf to Lienz Bahnhof Abus
13h

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

30Weekly Planes

2h 46mAverage Duration

€32Cheapest 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 11h 50m. 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 52m.

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