What is the cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Genève?

The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Genève is to bus via Saintes which costs €50 - €130 and takes 16h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Genève?

The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Genève is to fly and train and drive which takes 8h 26m and costs €120 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Amsterdam and Genève?

No, there is no direct bus from Amsterdam to Genève. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk and arriving at ST-ROMAIN-SUR-GIRONDE - Charlemagne via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, ROYAN - Gare and MORTAGNE-SUR-GIRONDE - Ecole. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 12m.

How far is it from Amsterdam to Genève?

The distance between Amsterdam and Genève is 1161 km. The road distance is 1009.6 km.

How do I travel from Amsterdam to Genève without a car?

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Genève without a car is to train which takes 8h 38m and costs €220 - €460.

How long does it take to get from Amsterdam to Genève?

It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Amsterdam to Genève, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Genève bus from?

Amsterdam to Genève bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk station.

Train or bus from Amsterdam to Genève?

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Genève is to train which takes 8h 38m and costs €220 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus via Saintes, which costs €50 - €130 and takes 16h 53m.

Where does the Amsterdam to Genève bus arrive?

Amsterdam to Genève bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Can I drive from Amsterdam to Genève?

Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Genève is 1010 km. It takes approximately 9h 53m to drive from Amsterdam to Genève.

Where can I stay near Genève?

There are 490+ hotels available in Genève.

Amsterdam to Genève - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Amsterdam to Genève by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Paris Nord
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bordeaux St JeanTgv
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to JonzacTer
8h 38m
€220–456
Bus via Saintes
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Saintes
16h 53m
€54–125
Drive 1,009.6 km
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Genève1,009.6 km
9h 53m
€178–256
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train, drive
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)AMS - BOD
2. Take the train from Merignac-Arlac to Lesparre
3. Drive from Lesparre to Genève
8h 26m
€124–311
Train via La Rochelle
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Paris Nord
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle VilleTgv
3. Take the train from La Rochelle to JonzacTer
11h 31m
€233–546
Bus
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to RoyanBlaBlaCar Bus
19h 12m
€58–124
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train, drive
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)BRU - BOD
3. Take the train from Merignac-Arlac to Lesparre
4. Drive from Lesparre to Genève
10h 6m
€129–381
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)AMS - TLS
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Bordeaux St Jean
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Jonzac
10h 14m
€183–402
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)AMS - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Saintes
11h 20m
€109–273

Amsterdam to Genève by bus

4Weekly Buses

19h 12mAverage Duration

€58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,161.4 km
Duration: 8h 38m

What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Genève, France?

You can take a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Genève via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Bordeaux Saint-Jean, and Jonzac in around 8h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to ST-ROMAIN-SUR-GIRONDE - Charlemagne via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, Quai de Bercy, Saintes, STE Gare Routière de Saintes, MTA Office de Tourisme, and MORTAGNE-SUR-GIRONDE - Ecole in around 16h 53m.

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