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 £65 - £170 and takes 2h 49m.

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 49m and costs £65 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Edinburgh?

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

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, Lyon Part Dieu, Lille Europe and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 43m.

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 Paris which takes 12h 35m and costs £320 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 2h 49m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Edinburgh train from?

Geneva to Edinburgh train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), 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 49m and costs £65 - £170. Alternatively, you can train via Paris, which costs £320 - £550 and takes 12h 35m, you could also bus, which costs £95 - £280 and takes 25h 25m.

Where does the Geneva to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Geneva to Edinburgh bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Geneva and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Geneva. It is currently 6:53 PM in Geneva and 5:53 PM in Edinburgh.

Where does the Geneva to Edinburgh train arrive?

Geneva to Edinburgh train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Geneva to Edinburgh - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 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 49m
£66–163
Train via Paris
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 35m
£328–531
Bus
1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
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
25h 25m
£95–278
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 44m
£85–253
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 15m
£101–320
Train
1. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu 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
13h 43m
£317–560
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain
4. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
17h 54m
£360–581
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
£218–361

Geneva to Edinburgh by train and bus

7Weekly Services

12h 35mAverage Duration

£328Cheapest Price

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Distance: 792.7 mi
Duration: 2h 49m

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 Geneve to Edinburgh Waverley via Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon - Van Gogh, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 12h 35m.

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