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 £55 - £160 and takes 2h 40m.

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 40m and costs £55 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 16m.

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 Bellegarde, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 22m.

How far is it from Geneva to Edinburgh?

The distance between Geneva and Edinburgh is 798 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 Bellegarde which takes 12h 22m and costs £330 - £600.

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

It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Geneva to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Geneva to Edinburgh train from?

Geneva to Edinburgh train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Bellegarde station.

Train, bus or fly from Geneva to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Geneva to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 2h 40m and costs £55 - £160. Alternatively, you can train via Bellegarde, which costs £330 - £600 and takes 12h 22m, you could also bus, which costs £90 - £280 and takes 26h 16m.

Where does the Geneva to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Geneva and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Geneva. It is currently 3:52 PM in Geneva and 2:52 PM in Edinburgh.

Where does the Geneva to Edinburgh train arrive?

Geneva to Edinburgh train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

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

Book your Geneva to Edinburgh train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Geneva to Edinburgh bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 1181+ 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, 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 to Edinburgh Airport
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1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane GVA - EDI
2h 40m
£58–158
Train via Bellegarde
1. Take the train from Bellegarde 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 22m
£331–561
Bus
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Parisbus
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus 700
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
26h 16m
£92–279
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 46m
£93–222
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 19m
£97–293
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
£338–541
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
£217–361

Geneva to Edinburgh by train

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12h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 793 mi
Duration: 2h 40m

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

easyJet, Jet2.com, and two other airlines fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genève to Edinburgh Waverley via Bellegarde, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 12h 22m.

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