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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Geneva is to bus which costs SFr 80 - SFr 130 and takes 16h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Geneva is to train and fly which takes 3h 52m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 260.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Geneva?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Geneva via Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Geneva?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Geneve via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Geneva?

The distance between Rotterdam and Geneva is 736 km. The road distance is 792 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Geneva without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 52m and costs SFr 240 - SFr 400.

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

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Rotterdam to Geneva, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Geneva bus from?

Rotterdam to Geneva bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Geneva train from?

Rotterdam to Geneva train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Geneva?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Geneva is to train via Paris which takes 6h 52m and costs SFr 240 - SFr 400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 80 - SFr 130 and takes 16h 40m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Geneva bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Geneva bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Geneva train arrive?

Rotterdam to Geneva train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Geneva?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Geneva is 792 km. It takes approximately 9h 30m to drive from Rotterdam to Geneva.

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

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

Book your Rotterdam to Geneva bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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

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Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane AMS - GVA
3h 52m
CHF 84–260
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRU - GVA
4h 54m
CHF 64–235
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Genevetrain Tgv
6h 52m
CHF 247–394
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
3. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
14h 6m
CHF 118–211
Drive 792 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Genevacar 792 km
9h 30m
CHF 135–195
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Genevetrain Ter
8h 28m
CHF 349–563
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Brussels-North train stationbus 813 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Genevabus FlixBus N839
16h 40m
CHF 82–127

Rotterdam to Geneva by train

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Distance: 735.9 km
Duration: 3h 52m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Geneve via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Geneva via Brussels-North train station in around 16h 40m.

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