How to travel from Geneva to Berlin, Germany

The distance between Geneva and Berlin is around 1,114km (692 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 9h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Geneva to Berlin 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 Olten and then to Berlin Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration9h 60m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €330($330)
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Bus

Take the bus to Berlin Central Bus Station.

  • Duration18hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
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Drive

Drive to Berlin Hbf.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Distance1,114km (692 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Geneva and Berlin

There are several options for getting from Geneva to Berlin by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 18hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 9h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €225 ($225).

The distance between Geneva and Berlin is around 1,114km (692 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 876km (544 miles)

It takes around 9h 60m to get from Geneva and Berlin by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Geneva to Berlin is to drive which takes around 9h 40m and will set you back approx €225 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Geneva and Berlin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Geneva and Berlin. It typically takes around 9h 60m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Geneva to Berlin. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Olten and Basel SBB. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 60m.

Swiss Railways and Deutsche Bahn run train services between Geneva and Berlin. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 9h 60m, 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 Geneva and Berlin. It typically takes around 18hrs and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Geneva and Berlin with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 18hrs.

RegioJet run regular bus services between Geneva and Berlin. Buses run twice a week and take around 18hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Geneva to Berlin. We recommend that you take the train to Olten and then to Berlin Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 9h 60m.

The closest major airport to Berlin is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) (BER) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Berlin. Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) (LEJ) and Dresden Airport (DRS) (DRS) 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 Geneva and Berlin. The distance is around 1,114km (692 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Geneva to Berlin is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 60m and will usually cost around €330 ($330).

How do I get from Geneva to Berlin

Compare travel optionsbetween Geneva and Berlin

Transport options from Geneva to Berlin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
9h 60m
€330($330)
every 2 hours1,150km (714 miles)
Train via Bern10h 5m
€295($295)
twice daily1,155km (718 miles)
Bus
18hrs
€45($45)
twice a week1,344km (835 miles)
Drive
9h 40m
€225($225)
on demand1,114km (692 miles)

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Airports near Berlin

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

BER
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
International Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Berlin
LEJ
Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
International Airport
Distance
146km (91 miles) from Berlin
DRS
Dresden Airport (DRS)
International Airport
Distance
157km (98 miles) from Berlin