How to travel from Berlin to Geneva, Switzerland

The distance between Berlin and Geneva is around 1,113km (692 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 9h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Berlin 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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Train

Take the train to Basel SBB then Bern and then to Genève.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    CHF 340($345)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Nürnberg Hbf and then to Geneva Bus Station.

  • Duration15hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    CHF 52($53)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Geneva.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Distance1,113km (692 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Berlin and Geneva

There are several options for getting from Berlin to Geneva by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CHF 52 ($53) and will take around 15hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 9h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 220 ($225).

The distance between Berlin and Geneva is around 1,113km (692 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 876km (544 miles)

It takes around 10hrs to get from Berlin and Geneva by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Berlin to Geneva is to drive which takes around 9h 35m and will set you back approx CHF 220 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Berlin and Geneva, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around CHF 52 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Berlin and Geneva. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Berlin to Geneva. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Basel SBB and Bern. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 10hrs.

Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Railways, SBB GmbH and Nightjet run train services between Berlin and Geneva. Trains depart hourly and will take around 10hrs, 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 Berlin and Geneva. It typically takes around 15hrs and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Berlin to Geneva. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nürnberg Hbf. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 15hrs.

FlixBus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Berlin and Geneva. Buses run twice a week and take around 15hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Berlin to Geneva. We recommend that you take the train to Basel SBB then Bern and then to Genève. instead which will take 10hrs.

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 Berlin and Geneva. The distance is around 1,113km (692 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Berlin to Geneva is to take the train which takes, on average, 10hrs and will usually cost around CHF 340 ($345).

How do I get from Berlin to Geneva

Compare travel optionsbetween Berlin and Geneva

Transport options from Berlin to Geneva
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
10hrs
CHF 340($345)
hourly1,156km (718 miles)
Train via Basel SBB10hrs
CHF 330($335)
hourly1,149km (714 miles)
Train via Zuerich Hb14h 55m
CHF 255($260)
twice daily1,256km (781 miles)
Bus
15hrs
CHF 52($53)
twice a week1,230km (764 miles)
Drive
9h 35m
CHF 220($225)
on demand1,113km (692 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