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What is the best way to travel from Essen to Geneva?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Flights, Buses and Trains to Geneva from Essen. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
16h 0m
£45
£50
4
Train
9h 51m
£66
£77
8
Flight
1h 20m
£51
£107
90

What is the cheapest way to reach Geneva from Essen?

You can reach Geneva with just £45 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Thursday
from £80
Friday
from £60
Saturday
from £45
Sunday
from £61
Monday
from £59
Tuesday
from £51
Wednesday
from £52

    Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • Vueling Airlines
    12h 50m
    0
    21:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    09:50
    Geneva Airport
    Geneva Airport
    0
    Vueling Airlines
    Economy
    from £80
  • EasyJet Airline
    6h 5m
    0
    16:50
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    22:55
    Geneva Airport
    Geneva Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £99
  • Air Serbia
    12h 10m
    0
    20:25
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    08:35
    Geneva Airport
    Geneva Airport
    0
    Air Serbia
    Economy
    from £106
  • Air Bagan
    4h 20m
    0
    15:25
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    19:45
    Geneva Airport
    Geneva Airport
    0
    Air Bagan
    Economy
    from £128

    Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Air Bagan
    7h 30m
    0
    15:25
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    22:55
    Geneva Airport
    Geneva Airport
    0
    Air Bagan
    Economy
    from £60
  • EasyJet Airline
    6h 40m
    0
    16:15
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    22:55
    Geneva Airport
    Geneva Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £79
  • Wizz Air
    9h 40m
    0
    13:10
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    22:50
    Geneva Airport
    Geneva Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £86
  • Cityjet
    4h 15m
    0
    06:05
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    10:20
    Geneva Airport
    Geneva Airport
    0
    Cityjet
    Economy
    from £119

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    16h 55m
    0
    22:10
    Essen
    Central Station
    15:05
    Geneva
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £45
  • FlixBus
    19h 5m
    0
    12:15
    Essen
    Central Station
    07:20
    Geneva
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £49
  • FlixBus
    20h 5m
    0
    10:05
    Essen
    Central Station
    06:10
    Geneva
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £54
  • FlixBus
    16h 0m
    0
    16:00
    Essen
    Central Station
    08:00
    Geneva
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £54
  • Cheapest Trains Saturday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    9h 51m
    0
    06:00
    Essen
    Central Station
    15:51
    Geneva
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £66
  • Deutsche Bahn
    10h 21m
    0
    06:00
    Essen
    Central Station
    16:21
    Geneva
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £76
  • Deutsche Bahn
    9h 52m
    0
    12:00
    Essen
    Central Station
    21:52
    Geneva
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £88
  • Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Air Bagan
    6h 35m
    0
    15:25
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    22:00
    Geneva Airport
    Geneva Airport
    0
    Air Bagan
    Economy
    from £88
  • Eurowings
    10h 25m
    0
    07:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    17:25
    Geneva Airport
    Geneva Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £108
  • Cityjet
    4h 10m
    0
    06:10
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    10:20
    Geneva Airport
    Geneva Airport
    0
    Cityjet
    Economy
    from £126
  • Azman Air
    12h 15m
    0
    06:20
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    18:35
    Geneva Airport
    Geneva Airport
    0
    Azman Air
    Economy
    from £132

    Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Air Bagan
    18h 0m
    0
    15:25
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    09:25
    Geneva Airport
    Geneva Airport
    0
    Air Bagan
    Economy
    from £61
  • EasyJet Airline
    26h 35m
    0
    20:20
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    22:55
    Geneva Airport
    Geneva Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £101
  • Air Serbia
    12h 10m
    0
    20:25
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    08:35
    Geneva Airport
    Geneva Airport
    0
    Air Serbia
    Economy
    from £106
  • KLM Cityhopper
    14h 5m
    0
    18:15
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    08:20
    Geneva Airport
    Geneva Airport
    0
    KLM Cityhopper
    Economy
    from £131

    Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Air Bagan
    7h 30m
    0
    15:25
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    22:55
    Geneva Airport
    Geneva Airport
    0
    Air Bagan
    Economy
    from £59
  • Wizz Air
    8h 55m
    0
    08:50
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    17:45
    Geneva Airport
    Geneva Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £84
  • Eurowings
    1h 20m
    0
    07:20
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Airport Terminal
    08:40
    Geneva Airport
    Geneva Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £99
  • LC Perú
    6h 25m
    0
    08:25
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    14:50
    Geneva Airport
    Geneva Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from £178

    Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • LC Perú
    30h 20m
    0
    08:55
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    15:15
    Geneva Airport
    Geneva Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from £51
  • Air Bagan
    19h 40m
    0
    15:25
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    11:05
    Geneva Airport
    Geneva Airport
    0
    Air Bagan
    Economy
    from £51
  • Air Bagan
    7h 30m
    0
    15:25
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    22:55
    Geneva Airport
    Geneva Airport
    0
    Air Bagan
    Economy
    from £51
  • LC Perú
    9h 25m
    0
    08:55
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    18:20
    Geneva Airport
    Geneva Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from £70

    Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • Vueling Airlines
    12h 10m
    0
    21:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    09:10
    Geneva Airport
    Geneva Airport
    0
    Vueling Airlines
    Economy
    from £52
  • LC Perú
    6h 20m
    0
    08:55
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    15:15
    Geneva Airport
    Geneva Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from £52
  • Air Bagan
    17h 45m
    0
    15:25
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    09:10
    Geneva Airport
    Geneva Airport
    0
    Air Bagan
    Economy
    from £54
  • Eurowings
    1h 20m
    0
    14:15
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Airport Terminal
    15:35
    Geneva Airport
    Geneva Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £69

What are the fastest trips from Essen to Geneva?

You can get to Geneva from Essen in just 1h 20m with a Flight from Eurowings. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Thursday
from 4h 20m
Friday
from 4h 15m
Saturday
from 4h 10m
Sunday
from 12h 10m
Monday
from 1h 20m
Tuesday
from 7h 30m
Wednesday
from 1h 20m

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • Air Bagan
    4h 20m
    0
    15:25
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    19:45
    Geneva Airport
    Geneva Airport
    0
    Air Bagan
    Economy
    from £128
  • EasyJet Airline
    6h 5m
    0
    16:50
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    22:55
    Geneva Airport
    Geneva Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £99
  • Air Serbia
    12h 10m
    0
    20:25
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    08:35
    Geneva Airport
    Geneva Airport
    0
    Air Serbia
    Economy
    from £106
  • Vueling Airlines
    12h 50m
    0
    21:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    09:50
    Geneva Airport
    Geneva Airport
    0
    Vueling Airlines
    Economy
    from £80

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • Cityjet
    4h 15m
    0
    06:05
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    10:20
    Geneva Airport
    Geneva Airport
    0
    Cityjet
    Economy
    from £119
  • EasyJet Airline
    6h 40m
    0
    16:15
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    22:55
    Geneva Airport
    Geneva Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £79
  • Air Bagan
    7h 30m
    0
    15:25
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    22:55
    Geneva Airport
    Geneva Airport
    0
    Air Bagan
    Economy
    from £60
  • SAS Scandinavian Airlines
    9h 10m
    0
    10:10
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    19:20
    Geneva Airport
    Geneva Airport
    0
    SAS Scandinavian Airlines
    Economy
    from £121

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • Cityjet
    4h 10m
    0
    06:10
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    10:20
    Geneva Airport
    Geneva Airport
    0
    Cityjet
    Economy
    from £126
  • Air Bagan
    6h 35m
    0
    15:25
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    22:00
    Geneva Airport
    Geneva Airport
    0
    Air Bagan
    Economy
    from £88
  • KLM Cityhopper
    10h 20m
    0
    08:15
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    18:35
    Geneva Airport
    Geneva Airport
    0
    KLM Cityhopper
    Economy
    from £132
  • Eurowings
    10h 25m
    0
    07:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    17:25
    Geneva Airport
    Geneva Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £108
  • Fastest Trains Saturday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    9h 51m
    0
    06:00
    Essen
    Central Station
    15:51
    Geneva
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £66
  • Deutsche Bahn
    9h 52m
    0
    12:00
    Essen
    Central Station
    21:52
    Geneva
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £88
  • Deutsche Bahn
    10h 21m
    0
    06:00
    Essen
    Central Station
    16:21
    Geneva
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £76
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    16h 0m
    0
    16:00
    Essen
    Central Station
    08:00
    Geneva
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £54
  • FlixBus
    16h 55m
    0
    22:10
    Essen
    Central Station
    15:05
    Geneva
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £45
  • FlixBus
    19h 5m
    0
    12:15
    Essen
    Central Station
    07:20
    Geneva
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £49
  • FlixBus
    20h 5m
    0
    10:05
    Essen
    Central Station
    06:10
    Geneva
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £54

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • Air Serbia
    12h 10m
    0
    20:25
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    08:35
    Geneva Airport
    Geneva Airport
    0
    Air Serbia
    Economy
    from £106
  • Hop!
    12h 55m
    0
    19:25
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    08:20
    Geneva Airport
    Geneva Airport
    0
    Hop!
    Economy
    from £133
  • KLM Cityhopper
    14h 5m
    0
    18:15
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    08:20
    Geneva Airport
    Geneva Airport
    0
    KLM Cityhopper
    Economy
    from £131
  • Air Bagan
    18h 0m
    0
    15:25
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    09:25
    Geneva Airport
    Geneva Airport
    0
    Air Bagan
    Economy
    from £61

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • Eurowings
    1h 20m
    0
    07:20
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Airport Terminal
    08:40
    Geneva Airport
    Geneva Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £99
  • Swiss International Air Lines
    1h 20m
    0
    07:20
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Airport Terminal
    08:40
    Geneva Airport
    Geneva Airport
    0
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Economy
    from £215
  • LC Perú
    6h 25m
    0
    08:25
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    14:50
    Geneva Airport
    Geneva Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from £178
  • Air Bagan
    7h 30m
    0
    15:25
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    22:55
    Geneva Airport
    Geneva Airport
    0
    Air Bagan
    Economy
    from £59

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • Air Bagan
    7h 30m
    0
    15:25
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    22:55
    Geneva Airport
    Geneva Airport
    0
    Air Bagan
    Economy
    from £51
  • LC Perú
    9h 25m
    0
    08:55
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    18:20
    Geneva Airport
    Geneva Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from £70
  • Air Bagan
    19h 40m
    0
    15:25
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    11:05
    Geneva Airport
    Geneva Airport
    0
    Air Bagan
    Economy
    from £51
  • Sunexpress
    26h 0m
    0
    14:00
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    16:00
    Geneva Airport
    Geneva Airport
    0
    Sunexpress
    Economy
    from £418

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • Eurowings
    1h 20m
    0
    14:15
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Airport Terminal
    15:35
    Geneva Airport
    Geneva Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £69
  • LC Perú
    6h 20m
    0
    08:55
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    15:15
    Geneva Airport
    Geneva Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from £52
  • Wizz Air
    7h 50m
    0
    14:55
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    22:45
    Geneva Airport
    Geneva Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £84
  • Vueling Airlines
    12h 10m
    0
    21:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    09:10
    Geneva Airport
    Geneva Airport
    0
    Vueling Airlines
    Economy
    from £52
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Essen to Geneva

What are the most popular stations in Essen and Geneva?

In Essen, you will usually depart from Central Station, Freiheit Bus Stop or Hafenstr. Bus Stop, while in Geneva you will be arriving at Jonction, Gare Cornavin or Central Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Geneva from Essen? With 6 connections between 2 Flight, Bus and Train operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Essen and Geneva, you can pay as low as £45 with a Bus from FlixBus.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Eurowings: you will get to Geneva in just 1h 20m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Essen and Geneva are Air Bagan, Deutsche Bahn and FlixBus, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Essen and Geneva is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Gelsenkirchen or to Carouge, and look at flights from Dusseldorf Airport, and landing at Annecy - Haute Savoie - Mont Blanc Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Essen to Geneva?

The most popular companies between Essen and Geneva, are Air Bagan, Deutsche Bahn and FlixBus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn

Airlines: Air Bagan, LC Perú, Eurowings and 11 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Essen to Geneva

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Essen to Geneva. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Essen to Geneva

How can I reach Geneva from Essen?

Every day, there are on average 6 connections between Flight, Bus and Train, with which you can get to Geneva from Essen.

How far is Geneva from Essen?

The distance between Essen and Geneva is 588.0 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Essen and Geneva?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 16 kgs of CO2, a train 21 kgs, a car 100 kgs, and a flight 145 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Essen to Geneva?

You can get to Geneva with just £45 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Geneva?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Geneva in just 1h 20m with a Flight from Eurowings.

More routes to Essen and to Geneva

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Essen and to Geneva. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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