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How to get fromCardiff to Genevaby train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train or car ferry

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There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Geneva by train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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  1. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)planeBRS - GVA
    4h 56m
    CHF 52–232

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoriabus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Parisbus700
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus
    21h 5m
    CHF 43–162

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordtrainEil
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to GenevetrainTgv
    9h 44m
    CHF 152–570

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Genevacar
    11h 46m

  5. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)planeCWL - GVA
    7h 26m
    CHF 105–245

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)planeBHX - GVA
    6h 2m
    CHF 80–278

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)planeLHR - GVA
    5h 52m
    CHF 115–333

  8. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)planeLGW - GVA
    6h 52m
    CHF 100–312

  9. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)planeLTN - GVA
    6h 33m
    CHF 96–308

  10. Bus via Park Place

    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus507 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus700
    3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Genevabus479
    21h 27m
    CHF 66–158

  11. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dovercar
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Genevacar
    12h 48m
    CHF 210–307

Cardiff to Geneva by train and subway

Calendar56Weekly Services
Duration9h 44mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 152Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Geneva, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Geneve via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 9h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Geneva - Bus Station via London Victoria, Paris, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 21h 5m.

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