Berlin to Geneva train
Book a train ticket from Berlin to Geneva
Book a train ticket from Berlin to Geneva
Information about the Berlin to Geneva train
| Number routes per day | 13 |
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| Average route time | 11h 32m |
| Shortest route time | 10h 17m |
| First hour of departure | 0h 15m |
| Last hour of departure | 21h 35m |
| Timetables for tomorrow | See |
Cheap train tickets from Berlin to Geneva
How much does a train ticket from Berlin to Geneva cost?
How long does a journey on a train from Berlin to Geneva take?
How long does the fastest train take to travel from Berlin to Geneva?
How many trains run from Berlin to Geneva each day?
Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Berlin and Geneva?
What is the distance between Berlin and Geneva by train?
What time is the first train from Berlin to Geneva?
What time is the last train from Berlin to Geneva?
To leave Berlin, which station(s) can I depart from?
At Geneva, which station(s) will I arrive at?
Which train companies operate trains from Berlin to Geneva?
How to buy a cheap train ticket from Berlin to Geneva?
Price of a Berlin – Geneva Train Ticket
On the SNCF Connect website and app, you can find various subscriptions, discount cards and special fares to get a cheap train ticket from Berlin to Geneva: SNCF cards and subscriptions, (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions, TER subscription), Prem's tickets, Interrail Pass, and more.Depending on the rail operator, you can choose a different class to travel from Berlin to Geneva at the lowest fare.
Promotional Fare for Berlin – Geneva
We may offer occasional promotions or flash sales on train tickets from Berlin to Geneva throughout the year. Discover the current SNCF Connect Deals and feel free to subscribe to our newsletter to receive promotional offers. Notifications in the app also let you know as soon as new deals become available on our website.
Last-minute Berlin – Geneva Train
Booking your ticket in advance, for example, during the sales events, is a great way to pay less for your journey from Berlin to Geneva. For last-minute train tickets from Berlin to Geneva, run a search on our website to see the lowest prices available for the five to seven days following your intended departure date. Depending on the dates and the rail operator, you can also select the option to reserve your seats at the current fare, hold that price for a certain period, and pay for your tickets at that rate before the option expires.
Direct train from Berlin to Geneva and alternative routes
On some journeys, direct services exist as well as services with connections. When booking your ticket to Geneva on SNCF Connect, the label "Direct" or "Connection" is displayed under the timetable for each service. This is also where you can compare the prices of trains, whether they are direct or not. For certain journeys, we display alternative routes and departures/arrivals from nearby stations, making it easier to compare prices and schedules.
Which companies operate the train from Berlin to Geneva?
Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Travel from Berlin to Geneva on board Deutsche Bahn (DB) trains and enjoy a reliable and comfortable journey. Deutsche Bahn is Germany’s national rail operator and offers an extensive rail network covering the entire country, allowing you to travel efficiently between cities. It operates high-speed, long-distance and regional trains, all of which can now be booked on the SNCF Connect website and app.
SBB
Travel from Berlin to Geneva with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). SBB is Switzerland’s national rail operator, with an extensive and punctual network connecting cities across the country efficiently. SBB operates a range of services, including high-speed, long-distance and regional trains, all of which can now be booked on the SNCF Connect website and app.
What travel classes are available on the Berlin to Geneva train?
Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Travel from Berlin to Geneva by train with Deutsche Bahn. Depending on your journey and the train selected, travel in 1st or 2nd class on high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, national InterCity (IC) and EuroCity (EC) services, or the regional network. The latter includes InterRegio-Express (IRE) for fast interregional connections, Regional-Express (RE) for direct routes between cities, and Regionalbahn (RB) for stopping services to all local stations. Your Deutsche Bahn ticket Berlin - Geneva guarantees a comfortable journey across Germany and its neighbouring countries.
SBB
Travel from Berlin to Geneva by train with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). Depending on your journey and the train selected, enjoy 1st or 2nd class comfort on long-distance InterCity (IC) and EuroCity (EC) trains, tilting trains, or the regional network, which includes InterRegio (IR), RegioExpress (RE), and Regio (R) services. Your SBB train ticket Berlin - Geneva allows you to explore Switzerland and its Alpine landscapes with complete peace of mind.
What on-board services are available on the Berlin to Geneva train?
Deutsche Bahn (DB)
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Stay connected while you travel
Stay connected throughout your journey with free, unlimited WiFi available on most ICE and IC trains. In 1st class, throughput is optimized for professional uses such as videoconferencing or VPN connections.
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Enjoy the peace and quiet
To work or relax in complete peace, opt for the quiet zones. These areas are designed to minimize noise pollution: phone calls, loud music and ringtones are not allowed.
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Grab a bite or drink during your trip
Enjoy a meal or snack in the dining cars or bistros available on long-distance trains. A varied menu features hot dishes, snacks and drinks.
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Recharge your electronic devices
Recharge your devices easily: outlets are available at every seat in 2nd class, and up to two outlets for every three seats in 1st class. Ideal for staying productive or entertained throughout the journey.
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Carry your luggage with ease
Each passenger can take one item of hand luggage and one additional item of luggage free of charge. Large items of luggage can be stowed in the racks at the entrance or between the seats, medium-sized items above, and small items under your seat. Recommended dimensions are 70 × 50 × 30 cm. Well stowed folding strollers, mobility aids, scooters and folding bicycles are also permitted. Luggage must not inconvenience other passengers or block exits.
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Take your bicycle everywhere
Conventional bicycles are accepted on ICE, IC and EC trains with a bicycle ticket and mandatory booking. Folding bicycles and children's bicycles can be carried free of charge as hand luggage. Tandems and tricycles are allowed on certain trains with a booking at an agency. In the regions, a bicycle ticket is required but without a seat booking.
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Travel with your pet
Small animals travel free of charge in a closed container placed under your seat or in the luggage racks. Large dogs must have a ticket (50% of the adult fare), be muzzled and kept on a leash. Guide and assistance dogs travel free of charge, without a ticket or muzzle.
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Enjoy seat service in 1st class
In 1st class, relax: your meal is served directly to your seat. Enjoy attentive service and a gourmet selection without having to go anywhere.
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Access Deutsche Bahn lounges
Passengers with a flexible 1st class ticket enjoy access to DB Lounges at several major stations. These lounges offer a quiet space with drinks, WiFi and digital press to wait comfortably before departure.
SBB
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Treats and relaxation at the SBB Restaurant
Turn your journey into a break: enjoy a selection of carefully chosen meals and drinks at the SBB Restaurant or SBB Bistro, to delight your taste buds even on the train.
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Free Internet on board and in stations
Browse free of charge: thanks to SBB WiFi, Internet access is available in many stations and on board mainline trains!
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Enhanced comfort in 1st class
Travel with greater ease: in 1st class, you'll enjoy more legroom, individually adjustable seats spaced further apart, outlets in every compartment, 2+1 layouts, as well as "business" and "quiet" areas for greater peace of mind.
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Transporting your luggage on board the train
SBB makes it easy to travel with your luggage. You can keep your luggage with you on the train thanks to the numerous storage areas: under or between the seats, in the overhead luggage racks, or in the multi-function compartments of duplex cars. Pictograms indicate luggage and stroller zones.
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Transporting your bicycle on board the train
Bicycles are welcome on SBB trains. You can transport your personal bicycle in the areas provided, including in the IC2000 cars on the lower level. Groups of cyclists (10 people or more) can benefit from specially adapted services on booking. Folding bicycles can be transported as hand luggage, without a specific ticket. For other types of bicycles, we recommend checking transport conditions and booking in advance, especially during busy periods.
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Travelling with your pet
Small animals, up to the size of a cat, can travel free of charge on SBB trains if they are transported in a closed cage or bag, placed under the seat or in the luggage racks. For dogs, a specific ticket is required and can be purchased via the SNCF Connect application. Dogs must be kept on a leash and remain on the floor during the journey.
Which stations does the train from Berlin to Geneva depart from and arrive at?
Berlin Hbf
Located on the banks of the Spree since 2006, Berlin's central station, also known as Berlin Hauptbahnhof (Hbf), is a model of modernity and the largest station in Europe by size. With trains passing through to all parts of Germany, as well as to France, Denmark, Poland and Austria, Berlin is also a lively, unmissable capital that visitors can easily explore thanks to its many local lines. Set off to discover the German capital by train.
How do I get to Berlin Hauptbahnhof station?
Although very large, Berlin is easy to get around thanks to its S-Bahn (suburban trains) and U-Bahn (underground) lines. You can quickly reach the station on foot from sights such as the Brandenburg Gate or the Reichstag. From elsewhere, take lines U5, S3, S5, S7 and S9, which all lead to the station.
What are the main destinations from Berlin Hauptbahnhof station?
From Berlin Hauptbahnhof, board one of the many trains to reach numerous destinations in Germany and Europe.
What services are available at Berlin Central Station?
Finding your way around Berlin can seem complicated. Fortunately, Berlin Central Station has thought of everything. The tourist office on the first floor of the station lets you plan your trip down to the last detail. The station also has a particularly wide range of shops, with more than 80 outlets where you can eat or buy souvenirs. Passengers can enjoy free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes. Everything you need is there to discover Berlin in the best possible conditions.
Genève-Cornavin
Geneva-Cornavin station, often called Cornavin station, is an international station and the main railway station of the Republic and Canton of Geneva. It is an ideal starting point for exploring the city and the surrounding region: arriving at Geneva station, you are 10 minutes' walk from Lake Geneva and its famous Jet d'Eau. By tram, you can easily reach the Palais des Nations.
How do I get to Geneva station?
Geneva Cornavin station is very well served by public transport. Around ten TPG (Transports Publics Genevois) bus lines serve the station, allowing you to get to the city centre quickly. Three Geneva tram lines (lines 14, 15 and 18) also serve the station, taking you to various sights in the city. If you are a cyclist, the Montbrillant Vélostation is a few steps from Geneva station.
What are the main destinations from Geneva station?
From Geneva, enjoy a wide range of journeys within Switzerland and abroad. TGV Lyria offers many journeys every day to France, via Bellegarde-sur-Valserine and Bourg-en-Bresse. In Switzerland, many trains will take you to Montreux, Vevey, Geneva Airport, Lausanne, Lucerne, Fribourg, Annemasse and Bellegarde-sur-Valserine.
Berlin to Geneva train schedule for Friday 6 November 2026
| Departure | Arrival | Duration | Carrier | |
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| 0h 15m | 12h 05m | 11h 50m | Deutsche Bahn (DB), SBB | |
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| 0h 15m | 13h 25m | 13h 10m | Deutsche Bahn (DB), SBB | |
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| 4h 48m | 15h 05m | 10h 17m | Deutsche Bahn (DB), SBB | |
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| 4h 48m | 16h 25m | 11h 37m | Deutsche Bahn (DB), SBB | |
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| 6h 43m | 17h 05m | 10h 22m | Deutsche Bahn (DB), SBB | |
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| 6h 43m | 18h 25m | 11h 42m | Deutsche Bahn (DB), SBB | |
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| 8h 43m | 19h 05m | 10h 22m | Deutsche Bahn (DB), SBB | |
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| 9h 35m | 20h 25m | 10h 50m | Deutsche Bahn (DB), SBB | |
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| 10h 43m | 21h 35m | 10h 52m | Deutsche Bahn (DB), SBB | |
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| 12h 43m | 23h 35m | 10h 52m | Deutsche Bahn (DB), SBB | |
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| 14h 43m | 1h 04m | 10h 21m | Deutsche Bahn (DB), SBB | |
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| 20h 59m | 10h 35m | 13h 36m | Deutsche Bahn (DB), SBB | |
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| 21h 35m | 11h 35m | 14h 00m | Deutsche Bahn (DB), SBB | |
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