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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Geneva is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 50 and takes 8h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Geneva is to train and fly which takes 4h 35m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 290.

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Geneva?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Heidelberg central train station station and arriving at Geneva. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 8h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Geneva?

No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg Hbf and arriving at Genève via Basel SBB and Renens VD. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Geneva?

The distance between Heidelberg and Geneva is 476 km. The road distance is 487.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Geneva without a car is to night train and train which takes 6h 28m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 330.

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Heidelberg to Geneva, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Geneva bus from?

Heidelberg to Geneva bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heidelberg central train station.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Geneva train from?

Heidelberg to Geneva train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Geneva?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Geneva is to bus which takes 8h 40m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 210 and takes 6h 51m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Geneva bus arrive?

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

Where does the Heidelberg to Geneva train arrive?

Heidelberg to Geneva train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Geneva?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Geneva is 488 km. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Heidelberg to Geneva.

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

Book your Heidelberg to Geneva train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Geneva?

There are 1201+ hotels available in Geneva.

Heidelberg to Geneva - 7 ways to travel via train, night train, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Heidelberg to Geneva by night train, train, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Night train, train
best
1. Take the night train from Heidelberg Hbf to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
3. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
6h 28m
CHF 74–322
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg central train station to Genevabus 122
8h 40m
CHF 35–50
Drive 487.8 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Genevacar 487.8 km
4h 41m
CHF 77–111
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane FRA - GVA
4h 35m
CHF 117–282
Train
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
4. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
6h 51m
CHF 71–205
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
6h 34m
CHF 128–415
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
4. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain
7h 24m
CHF 163–361

Heidelberg to Geneva by night train and train

8Weekly Services

6h 28mAverage Duration

CHF 74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 475.9 km
Duration: 6h 28m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Heidelberg central train station to Geneva 5 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 35–50 and the journey takes 8h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Genève via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, and Renens VD in around 6h 51m.

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