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

The cheapest way to get from Lienz to Geneva is to train and bus and fly which costs SFr 55 - SFr 210 and takes 8h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lienz to Geneva is to drive which takes 7h 47m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 170.

Is there a direct bus between Lienz and Geneva?

No, there is no direct bus from Lienz to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Lienz Bahnhof A and arriving at Geneva via Innsbruck Hbf and Innsbruck Südbahnstraße. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Lienz and Geneva?

No, there is no direct train from Lienz to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Lienz In Osttirol and arriving at Genève via Fortezza/Franzensfes, Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 48m.

How far is it from Lienz to Geneva?

The distance between Lienz and Geneva is 738 km. The road distance is 729.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Lienz to Geneva without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 2m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 410.

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

It takes approximately 11h 2m to get from Lienz to Geneva, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lienz to Geneva bus from?

Lienz to Geneva bus services, operated by Ötztaler Verkehrsgesellschaft, depart from Lienz Bahnhof A station.

Where do I catch the Lienz to Geneva train from?

Lienz to Geneva train services, operated by ÖBB, depart from Lienz In Osttirol station.

Train or bus from Lienz to Geneva?

The best way to get from Lienz to Geneva is to bus which takes 12h 36m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 150 - SFr 420 and takes 12h 48m.

Where does the Lienz to Geneva bus arrive?

Lienz to Geneva bus services, operated by Ötztaler Verkehrsgesellschaft, arrive at Innsbruck Hbf station.

Where does the Lienz to Geneva train arrive?

Lienz to Geneva train services, operated by ÖBB, arrive at Fortezza/Franzensfes station.

Can I drive from Lienz to Geneva?

Yes, the driving distance between Lienz to Geneva is 729 km. It takes approximately 7h 47m to drive from Lienz to Geneva.

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

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

There are 9 ways to get from Lienz to Geneva by bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Lienz Bahnhof B to Kitzbühel Bahnhof Bbus
2. Take the train from Kitzbuehel to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
11h 2m
CHF 173–405
Train, bus to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lienz In Osttirol to Dobbiaco Toblachtrain
2. Take the bus from Dobbiaco to Venicebus
3. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane VCE - GVA
8h 11m
CHF 60–204
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lienz Bahnhof A to Innsbruck Hbfbus 960X
2. Take the bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Genevabus FlixBus N882 / ...
12h 36m
Drive 729.4 km
1. Drive from Lienz to Genevacar 729.4 km
7h 47m
CHF 118–170
Train
1. Take the train from Lienz In Osttirol to Fortezza/Franzensfestrain
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx / ...
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
12h 48m
CHF 150–413
Train, shuttle, bus
1. Take the train from Lienz to Brunecktrain 400
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bruneck to Orio al Serio Airportshuttle
3. Take the bus from Milan Bergamo - Airport to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+Rbus 272
16h 54m
CHF 183–278
Train, train to Salzburg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lienz In Osttirol to Spittal-Millstaetter Seetrain
2. Take the train from Spittal-Millstaetter See to Salzburg Hbftrain
3. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane SZG - GVA
9h 21m
CHF 100–341
Bus, train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Lienz Bahnhof B to Kitzbühel Bahnhof Bbus
2. Take the train from Kitzbuehel to Zuerich Hbtrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
9h 32m
CHF 171–385
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lienz In Osttirol to Spittal-Millstaetter Seetrain
2. Take the train from Spittal-Millstaetter See to Salzburg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Osttrain
4. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane MUC - GVA
9h 13m
CHF 140–415

Lienz to Geneva by bus and train

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11h 2mAverage Duration

CHF 173Cheapest Price

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Distance: 737.6 km
Duration: 11h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Lienz Bahnhof A to Geneva via Innsbruck Hbf, Innsbruck Kaiserschützenplatz, and Innsbruck Südbahnstraße in around 12h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lienz In Osttirol to Genève via Fortezza/Franzensfes, Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 12h 48m.

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