There are 9 ways to get from Madrid to Geneve by train, bus, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train
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Take the train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Nimes
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Take the train from Nimes to La Bastide St Laurent L Bains
Cheapest option
Bus via Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur
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Take the bus from Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur to Avignon Le Pontet Bus Station
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Take the bus from Gare Routière to Place de la Paix
7 alternative options
Train, bus
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Take the train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
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Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
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Take the bus from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Aubenas Place De La Paix
Bus
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Take the bus from Madrid to Avignon
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Take the bus from Gare Routière to Place de la Paix
Drive
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Drive from Madrid to Geneve
Fly to Lyon, train, bus
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Fly from Madrid (MAD) to Lyon (LYS)
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Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Montelimar Gare Sncf
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Take the bus from Montelimar Gare Routiere to Aubenas Place De La Paix
Fly to Marseille, train, bus
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Fly from Madrid (MAD) to Marseille (MRS)
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Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Montelimar Gare Sncf
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Take the bus from Montelimar Gare Routiere to Aubenas Place De La Paix
Fly to Geneva, train
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Fly from Madrid (MAD) to Geneva (GVA)
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Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
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Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montelimar Gare Sncf
Fly to Nice, bus, train
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Fly from Madrid (MAD) to Nice (NCE)
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Take the bus from Nice - Airport T2 to Marseille - St-Charles Bus station
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Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Montelimar Gare Sncf
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Conditions of entry into France from Spain
- There are no current restrictions
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- Face masks are recommended
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1 metre
- Health pass is required for long-distance travel by plane, train or coach, as well as in some public venues
- Nationwide control measures in place
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Geneve is 800 130 000.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Geneve is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Geneve is 1 metre.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Geneve is to bus via Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur which costs €40 - €60 and takes 21h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Geneve is to fly and train and bus which takes 9h 22m and costs €95 - €340.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Geneve. However, there are services departing from Madrid and arriving at Champgontier via Gare Routière and Place de la Paix. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 11m.
The distance between Madrid and Geneve is 804 km. The road distance is 1128.8 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Geneve without a car is to train which takes 10h 40m and costs €240 - €340.
It takes approximately 10h 40m to get from Madrid to Geneve, including transfers.
Madrid to Geneve bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Geneve is to train which takes 10h 40m and costs €240 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €120 and takes 21h 11m.
The quickest flight from Madrid Airport to Lyon Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 50m.
Madrid to Geneve bus services, operated by Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes - cars Région Ardèche, arrive at Place de la Paix station.
- Distance: 803.7 km
- Duration: 10h 40m
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Geneve, France?
You can take a train from Madrid to Geneve via Nimes and La Bastide St Laurent L Bains in around 10h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madrid to Geneve via Avignon, Gare Routière, and Place de la Paix in around 21h 11m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Madrid to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70 - €350
Flights from Madrid to Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €310
Flights from Madrid to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €440
Flights from Madrid to Geneva via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80 - €430
Flights from Madrid to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €340
Flights from Madrid to Nice via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70 - €370
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Madrid to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70 - €350
Flights from Madrid to Lyon via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €600
Flights from Madrid to Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €310
Flights from Madrid to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €440
Flights from Madrid to Geneva via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80 - €430
Flights from Madrid to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €340
Flights from Madrid to Nice via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70 - €370
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Madrid to Geneva via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €150 - €600
Flights from Madrid to Geneva via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €600
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Madrid to Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €24 - €280
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Madrid to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35 - €290
- Phone
- +34 902 320 320
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €80 - €120
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55 - €85
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55 - €80
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
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France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Nimes to La Bastide St Laurent L Bains
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15 - €35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €15 - €22
- Rail 1st Class
- €23 - €35
Train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Montelimar Gare Sncf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22 - €50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €22 - €35
- Rail 1st Class
- €30 - €50
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montelimar Gare Sncf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19 - €45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €19 - €28
- Rail 1st Class
- €28 - €45
Train from Marseille St Charles to Montelimar Gare Sncf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24 - €50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €24 - €35
- Rail 1st Class
- €35 - €50
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Nîmes to La Bastide-St-Laurent-l-Bains
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €75
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Vitrolles Aéroport Marseille to Montélimar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €60 - €110
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €55 - €100
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montélimar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50 - €95
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Montélimar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €65 - €120
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60 - €120
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Promo
- €60 - €80
- Promo+
- €68 - €73
- Flexible
- €90 - €120
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Montelimar Gare Sncf
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €35 - €45
- 1st Class
- €30 - €40
Train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €35 - €45
- 1st Class
- €35 - €45
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Bus from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Aubenas Place De La Paix
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13 - €18
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Montelimar Gare Routiere to Aubenas Place De La Paix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7 - €11
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- +33 4 26 73 40 00
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud to Place de la Paix
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- Réseau interurbain Cars Région Express AURA
Bus from Gare Routière to Place de la Paix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Réseau interurbain Cars Région Express AURA
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 902 42 22 42
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Madrid to Avignon
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €80 - €120
- Website
- ALSA
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Gare Routière to Place de la Paix
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3
- Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes - cars Région Ardèche
- Phone
- 02/989 0000
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur to Avignon Le Pontet Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
Bus from Nice Airport Arrivals Terminal 2 to Marseille Saint Charles Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6 - €9
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Nice - Airport T2 to Marseille - St-Charles Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10 - €13
- Website
- Blablabus
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Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Geneve is 1129 km. It takes approximately 10h 59m to drive from Madrid to Geneve.
Vueling Airlines and Iberia offer flights from Madrid Airport to Lyon Airport.
There are 125+ hotels available in Geneve. Prices start at €100 per night.