The distance between Copenhagen and Geneva is around 1,529km (950 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 13h 40m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Copenhagen to Geneva by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Hamburg Hbf, Basel SBB then Bern and then to Genève.
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Take the bus to Mannheim Hauptbahnhof and then to Geneva.
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There are several options for getting from Copenhagen to Geneva by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CHF 84 ($85) and will take around 24h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 13h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 310 ($315).
The distance between Copenhagen and Geneva is around 1,529km (950 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,146km (712 miles)
It takes around 13h 50m to get from Copenhagen and Geneva by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Copenhagen to Geneva is to drive which takes around 13h 40m and will set you back approx CHF 310 ($315).
The cheapest way to travel between Copenhagen and Geneva, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around CHF 84 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Copenhagen and Geneva. It typically takes around 13h 50m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Copenhagen to Geneva. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hamburg Hbf, Basel SBB and Bern. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 13h 50m.
Danish Railways, Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Railways and SBB GmbH run train services between Copenhagen and Geneva. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 13h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Copenhagen and Geneva. It typically takes around 24h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Copenhagen to Geneva. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Mannheim Hauptbahnhof. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 24h 10m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Copenhagen and Geneva. Buses run once daily and take around 24h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Copenhagen to Geneva. We recommend that you take the train to Hamburg Hbf, Basel SBB then Bern and then to Genève. instead which will take 13h 50m.
The closest major airport to Geneva is Geneva International Airport (GVA) (GVA) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Geneva. Zurich Airport (ZRH) (ZRH) and Altenrhein Airport (ACH) (ACH) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Copenhagen and Geneva. The distance is around 1,529km (950 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Copenhagen to Geneva is to take the train which takes, on average, 13h 50m and will usually cost around CHF 375 ($380).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 13h 50m | CHF 375($380) | every 20 mins | 1,570km (976 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 24h 10m | CHF 84($85) | once daily | 1,567km (974 miles) |
Bus via Heidelberg Pre Waypoint | 1 day 1h | CHF 84($85) | 6 times a week | 1,575km (979 miles) |
Drive | 13h 40m | CHF 310($315) | on demand | 1,529km (950 miles) |
Norwegian Air International
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Urlaubs-Express
The following major airports near Geneva offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.