There are 5 ways to get from Geneva to Vienna 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
best- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane GVA - VIE
1h 55m€95–298Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)bus 3909
14h 15m€85–130Train
- Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
11h 45m€191–300Drive 973.5 km
- Drive from Geneva to Viennacar 973.5 km
9h 45m€205–296Bus, train
- Take the bus from Geneva Bus Station to St. Gallen Lagerstrassebus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
- Take the train from Bregenz Riedenburg to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
13h 37m€120–191
Geneva to Vienna by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Vienna is to bus which costs €85 - €130 and takes 14h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Vienna is to fly which takes 1h 55m and costs €95 - €300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Geneva and arriving at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB). Services depart four times a week, and operate Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 14h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Wien Hbf via Zuerich Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.
The distance between Geneva and Vienna is 837 km. The road distance is 973.5 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Vienna without a car is to train which takes 11h 45m and costs €190 - €300.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Geneva to Vienna, including transfers.
Geneva to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.
Geneva to Vienna train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Vienna is to fly which takes 1h 55m and costs €95 - €300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €190 - €300 and takes 11h 45m, you could also bus, which costs €85 - €130 and takes 14h 15m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Vienna, Austria?
Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Vienna International Airport (VIE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genève to Wien Hbf via Zürich HB and Zuerich Hb in around 11h 45m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Vienna International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–250
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Vienna International Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–250
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Vienna International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–250
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Vienna International Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–320
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Vienna International Airport via Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85–290
Train from Genève to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €90–140
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- Railjet
Train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbf
- *
- €100–160
Train from Bregenz Riedenburg to Wien Hbf
- *
- €90–140
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €85–130
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.com
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Geneva Bus Station to St. Gallen Lagerstrasse
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- RegioJet
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Booking & Getting There
Geneva to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.
Geneva to Vienna train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Vienna is 974 km. It takes approximately 9h 45m to drive from Geneva to Vienna.
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