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Madrid to Geneva trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Madrid and Geneva takes 20h 50m and the fastest train takes 19h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid to Geneva. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

20h 50m
Duration
1,438 km
Distance
CHF 260
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train via Barcelona

best
  1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain train Ave
  2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain train Tgv
  3. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
  4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain train Ter
12h 3m
CHF 154–422

Madrid to Geneva train times

Trains run twice daily between Madrid and Geneva. The earliest departure is at 12:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Geneva at 6:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 20h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Madrid to Geneva.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,437.7 km
  • Duration: 20h 50m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Geneva, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Geneve via Barcelona-Sants, Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, and Lyon Part Dieu in around 12h 3m.

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