There are 10 ways to get from Poole to Geneva by train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car ferry, car, or car train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane SOU - GVA
4h 29mCHF 111–323Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus
21h 25mCHF 76–140Train
- Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Genevetrain Tgv
9h 33mCHF 289–489Car ferry, drive
- Take the carferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
- Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Genevacar
13h 49mCHF 168–566Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
- Take the train from Poole to Wokingtrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LHR - GVA
6h 7mCHF 104–319Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
- Take the train from Poole to Basingstoketrain
- Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junctiontrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LGW - GVA
6h 40mCHF 101–305Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly
- Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRS - GVA
7h 28mCHF 101–258Car ferry, train
- Take the carferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
- Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Genevetrain Tgv
13h 32mCHF 182–611Bus via Paris
- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
- Take the bus from Paris to Genevabus
23h 31mCHF 90–149Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Poole to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Genevacar
11h 8mCHF 294–374
Poole to Geneva by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Poole to Geneva is to bus which costs SFr 75 - SFr 140 and takes 21h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to Geneva is to train and fly which takes 4h 29m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 330.
No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Geneva station. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Geneva - Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Geneve via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.
The distance between Poole and Geneva is 821 km.
The best way to get from Poole to Geneva without a car is to train which takes 9h 33m and costs SFr 280 - SFr 490.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Poole to Geneva, including transfers.
Poole to Geneva bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
Poole to Geneva train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
The best way to get from Poole to Geneva is to train which takes 9h 33m and costs SFr 280 - SFr 490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 75 - SFr 140 and takes 21h 25m.
What companies run services between Poole, England and Geneva, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Poole to Geneve via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 9h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Geneva - Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 21h 25m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Southampton Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- CHF 85–240
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–170
Flights from Bristol Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–160
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–35
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–100
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Woking
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–75
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Basingstoke
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 26–60
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–40
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–29
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–30
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–30
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- reservations@brittanyferries.com
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 29–360
- Schedules at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Single Ticket
- CHF 50–90
- Car Single Ticket
- CHF 130–360
Car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 29–360
- Schedules at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Single Ticket
- CHF 50–90
- Car Single Ticket
- CHF 130–360
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Booking & Getting There
Poole to Geneva bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Geneva is 1h ahead of Poole. It is currently 6:23 PM in Poole and 7:23 PM in Geneva.
Poole to Geneva train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
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