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 60 - SFr 110 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 51m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 250.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Geneva?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam to Geneva station. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam and arriving at Geneva - Bus Station via Colmar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 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 7h 9m.

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 7h 9m and costs SFr 220 - SFr 370.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rotterdam 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 7h 9m and costs SFr 220 - SFr 370. Alternatively, you can bus via Colmar, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 130 and takes 15h 40m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Geneva bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Geneva bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Colmar 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?

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Where can I stay near Geneva?

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

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

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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane AMS - GVA
3h 51m
CHF 90–242
Bus
cheapest
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 64–110
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
7h 9m
CHF 229–367
Bus via Colmar
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Colmarbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Colmar to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 40m
CHF 66–125
Drive 792 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Genevacar 792 km
9h 30m
CHF 129–187
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
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 74–216
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Eindhoventrain
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Basel SBBtrain 43N
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
4. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
15h 18m
CHF 138–528

Rotterdam to Geneva by train

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7h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 735.7 km
Duration: 3h 51m

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 7h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam to Geneva - Bus Station via Colmar in around 15h 40m.

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