What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Geneva?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Geneva is to fly which costs SFr 50 - SFr 150 and takes 4h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Geneva is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 150.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Geneva?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Geneva station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Geneva - Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Geneva?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Geneve via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Geneva?

The distance between Edinburgh and Geneva is 1276 km.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Geneva without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Geneva without a car is to train which takes 11h 45m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 650.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Geneva?

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Edinburgh to Geneva, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Geneva bus from?

Edinburgh to Geneva bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Geneva train from?

Edinburgh to Geneva train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Geneva?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Geneva is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 170 - SFr 650 and takes 11h 45m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 250 and takes 25h 19m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Geneva bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Geneva bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Geneva?

Geneva is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 4:33 PM in Edinburgh and 5:33 PM in Geneva.

Where does the Edinburgh to Geneva train arrive?

Edinburgh to Geneva train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Geneva?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Geneva?

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Where can I stay near Geneva?

There are 1252+ hotels available in Geneva.

Edinburgh to Geneva - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to Geneva by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, or car ferry

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

Fly from Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)EDI - GVA
4h 47m
CHF 50–150
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to GeneveTgv
11h 45m
CHF 174–608
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Station
25h 19m
CHF 59–246
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Geneva
15h 46m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)GLA - GVA
5h 30m
CHF 54–250
Train to Newcastle, fly
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)NCL - GVA
5h 55m
CHF 87–266
Bus via North St David Street
1. Take the bus from North St David Street to London Victoria837 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Geneva479
27h 40m
CHF 87–237
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Geneva
16h 47m
CHF 255–386

Edinburgh to Geneva by train

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11h 45mAverage Duration

CHF 174Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,275.8 km
Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Geneva, Switzerland?

easyJet, Jet2.com, and two other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Geneve via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 11h 45m.

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