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

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Edinburgh is to fly which costs £60 - £170 and takes 2h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 2h 51m and costs £60 - £170.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Marne La Vallee Chessy, Lille Europe and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 41m.

How far is it from Geneva to Edinburgh?

The distance between Geneva and Edinburgh is 797 miles.

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

The best way to get from Geneva to Edinburgh without a car is to train via Lille which takes 11h 41m and costs £310 - £850.

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

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Geneva to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Edinburgh train from?

Geneva to Edinburgh train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.

Train or fly from Geneva to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Geneva to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 2h 51m and costs £60 - £170. Alternatively, you can train via Lille, which costs £310 - £850 and takes 11h 41m.

What is the time difference between Geneva and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Geneva. It is currently 1:59 AM in Geneva and 12:59 AM in Edinburgh.

Where does the Geneva to Edinburgh train arrive?

Geneva to Edinburgh train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy TGV station.

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

Book your Geneva to Edinburgh train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2653+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Geneva to Edinburgh by plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, train, car, car 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 to Edinburgh Airport
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1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane GVA - EDI
2h 51m
£61–162
Train via Lille
1. Take the train from Genève to Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy TGVtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Lille Europetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
11h 41m
£311–812
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+R to Gare Routièrebus 272
2. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to London Victoriabus
4. Take the train from London Euston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
27h 20m
£143–360
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Geneva to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Edinburghcar
15h 57m
Fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane GVA - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3h 41m
£85–214
Fly to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Newcastle (NCL)plane GVA - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 20m
£87–258
Train
1. Take the train from Geneve to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
12h 34m
£311–513
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Geneva to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Edinburghcar
16h 57m
£229–352

Geneva to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 792.7 mi
Duration: 2h 51m

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

Jet2.com, easyJet, and two other airlines fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genève to Edinburgh Waverley via Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy TGV, Marne La Vallee Chessy, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 11h 41m.

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