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

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €70 - €140 and takes 16h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Rotterdam is to fly and train which takes 2h 24m and costs €95 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus Station and arriving at Rotterdam via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Geneve and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Lyon Part Dieu and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

How far is it from Geneva to Rotterdam?

The distance between Geneva and Rotterdam is 736 km. The road distance is 790.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Geneva to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 7h 50m and costs €210 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Geneva to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Rotterdam bus from?

Geneva to Rotterdam bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Rotterdam train from?

Geneva to Rotterdam train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Geneve station.

Train or bus from Geneva to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Geneva to Rotterdam is to train which takes 7h 50m and costs €210 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €140 and takes 16h 49m.

Where does the Geneva to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Geneva to Rotterdam bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where does the Geneva to Rotterdam train arrive?

Geneva to Rotterdam train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Geneva to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Rotterdam is 790 km. It takes approximately 9h 27m to drive from Geneva to Rotterdam.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

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Geneva to Rotterdam - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Geneva to Rotterdam by plane, train, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, or car

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Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
best
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane GVA - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
2h 24m
€96–269
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Rotterdambus BlaBlaCar Bus
16h 49m
€70–139
Train
1. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 50m
€215–344
Bus, train via Brussels
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N839
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Ec / ...
15h 13m
€98–151
Drive 790.3 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Rotterdamcar 790.3 km
9h 27m
€146–210
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane GVA - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3h 13m
€75–246
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
8h 37m
€336–561

Geneva to Rotterdam by train

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Distance: 735.8 km
Duration: 2h 24m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Geneve to Rotterdam Centraal via Lyon Part Dieu and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Rotterdam via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station in around 16h 49m.

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