How to travel from Copenhagen to Geneva, Switzerland

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.

4 routes found

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.

👋 Also check out GenevaCopenhagen if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Hamburg Hbf, Basel SBB then Bern and then to Genève.

  • Duration13h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    CHF 375($380)
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Bus

Take the bus to Mannheim Hauptbahnhof and then to Geneva.

  • Duration24h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    CHF 84($85)

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Drive

Drive to Geneva.

  • Duration13h 40m
  • Distance1,529km (950 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Copenhagen and Geneva

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Copenhagen to Geneva

Compare travel optionsbetween Copenhagen and Geneva

Transport options from Copenhagen to Geneva
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
13h 50m
CHF 375($380)
every 20 mins1,570km (976 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
24h 10m
CHF 84($85)
once daily1,567km (974 miles)
Bus via Heidelberg Pre Waypoint1 day 1h
CHF 84($85)
6 times a week1,575km (979 miles)
Drive
13h 40m
CHF 310($315)
on demand1,529km (950 miles)

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Airports near Geneva

The following major airports near Geneva offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.

GVA
Geneva International Airport (GVA)
International Airport
Distance
4km (3 miles) from Geneva
ZRH
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
International Airport
Distance
230km (143 miles) from Geneva
ACH
Altenrhein Airport (ACH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
297km (184 miles) from Geneva