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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Geneva is to train and fly which costs SFr 55 - SFr 200 and takes 5h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Geneva is to train and fly which takes 4h 36m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 310.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Geneva?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Geneva station. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Geneva - Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria, Dover and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Geneva?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Geneve via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.

How far is it from Reading to Geneva?

The distance between Reading and Geneva is 798 km.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Geneva without a car is to train which takes 8h 39m and costs SFr 230 - SFr 440.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Reading to Geneva, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Geneva bus from?

Reading to Geneva bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Geneva train from?

Reading to Geneva train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Geneva?

The best way to get from Reading to Geneva is to train which takes 8h 39m and costs SFr 230 - SFr 440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 90 - SFr 160 and takes 19h 30m.

Where does the Reading to Geneva bus arrive?

Reading to Geneva bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

What is the time difference between Reading and Geneva?

Geneva is 1h ahead of Reading. It is currently 4:33 AM in Reading and 5:33 AM in Geneva.

Where does the Reading to Geneva train arrive?

Reading to Geneva train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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Where can I stay near Geneva?

There are 564+ hotels available in Geneva.

Reading to Geneva - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 10 ways to get from Reading to Geneva by train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car 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.

Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LGW - GVA
5h 6m
CHF 59–195
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Genevetrain Tgv
8h 39m
CHF 230–435
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
4. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus
19h 30m
CHF 91–157
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Genevacar
10h
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LHR - GVA
4h 36m
CHF 92–308
Train to London City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LCY - GVA
5h
CHF 125–338
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRS - GVA
5h 25m
CHF 71–205
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LTN - GVA
5h 21m
CHF 71–260
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane STN - GVA
5h 35m
CHF 89–265
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Reading to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Genevacar
11h 7m
CHF 147–270

Reading to Geneva by train and subway

55Weekly Services

8h 39mAverage Duration

CHF 230Cheapest Price

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Distance: 798.1 km
Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Geneva, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Reading to Geneve via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Geneva - Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 19h 30m.

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