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 70 - SFr 180 and takes 4h 42m.

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 42m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 180.

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, Dover and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 55m.

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 50m.

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 50m and costs SFr 340 - SFr 550.

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m 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 42m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 340 - SFr 550 and takes 11h 50m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 95 - SFr 190 and takes 24h 55m.

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 4:00 PM in Edinburgh and 5:00 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?

Book your Edinburgh to Geneva train tickets online with Omio.

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

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Where can I stay near Geneva?

There are 1256+ 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)plane EDI - GVA
4h 42m
CHF 70–180
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Genevetrain Tgv
11h 50m
CHF 346–548
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
4. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus
24h 55m
CHF 99–184
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Genevacar
15h 55m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane GLA - GVA
5h 35m
CHF 87–274
Train to Newcastle, fly
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane NCL - GVA
5h 53m
CHF 107–346
Train via London
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Genevetrain Tgv
14h 7m
CHF 338–623
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Genevacar
17h
CHF 231–391

Edinburgh to Geneva by train

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11h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,275.8 km
Duration: 4h 42m

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

easyJet, Jet2.com, and Eurowings fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) 3 times a day. 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 50m.

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