There are 8 ways to get from Geneva to Austria by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Vienna International Airport
best- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane GVA - VIE
2h 8m€94–270Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)bus 3909
14h 24m€84–124Train
- Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
13h 1m€194–297Drive 973.5 km
- Drive from Geneva to Viennacar 973.5 km
9h 45m€175–252Fly to Salzburg Airport
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane GVA - SZG
3h 34m€143–349Fly to Graz Airport
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Graz Airport (GRZ)plane GVA - GRZ
3h 30m€157–448Fly to Munich International Airport, train
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane GVA - MUC
- Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Salzburg Hbftrain
4h 3m€136–390Bus, train
- Take the bus from Geneva Bus Station to St. Gallen Lagerstrassebus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
- Take the train from Bregenz to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
14h 50m€128–197
Geneva to Austria by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Austria is to bus which costs €80 - €130 and takes 14h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Austria is to fly which takes 2h 8m and costs €90 - €270.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Austria. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Austria. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Stephansplatz via Zuerich Hb and Südtiroler Pl. - Hbf.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 1m.
The distance between Geneva and Austria is 837 km. The road distance is 973.5 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Austria without a car is to train which takes 13h 1m and costs €190 - €300.
It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Geneva to Austria, including transfers.
Geneva to Austria bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.
Geneva to Austria train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Austria is to fly which takes 2h 8m and costs €90 - €270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €190 - €300 and takes 13h 1m, you could also bus, which costs €80 - €130 and takes 14h 24m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Austria?
Austrian Airlines, Swiss, and Lufthansa fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Vienna International Airport (VIE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genève to Stephansplatz via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf, and Südtiroler Pl. - Hbf. in around 13h 1m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Vienna International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–220
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Vienna International Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–220
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Graz Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €130–470
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Graz Airport via Vienna International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140–550
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Munich International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–550
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Munich International Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–250
Train from Genève to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €90–140
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Geneva to Austria bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.
Geneva to Austria train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Austria is 974 km. It takes approximately 9h 45m to drive from Geneva to Austria.
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