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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Geneva is to bus via Colmar which costs SFr 60 - SFr 120 and takes 15h 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 75 - SFr 240.

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 Marne La Vallee Chessy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Geneva?

The distance between Rotterdam and Geneva is 736 km. The road distance is 800.9 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 Lagny-sur-Marne which takes 6h 56m and costs SFr 230 - SFr 380.

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 Lagny-sur-Marne which takes 6h 56m and costs SFr 230 - SFr 380. Alternatively, you can bus via Colmar, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 120 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 Marne La Vallee Chessy station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Geneva?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Geneva is 801 km. It takes approximately 9h 22m 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)

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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 75–232
Bus via Colmar
cheapest
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 64–118
Train via Lagny-sur-Marne
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Marne La Vallee Chessytrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Genevetrain Tgv
6h 56m
CHF 235–378
Drive 800.9 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Genevacar 800.9 km
9h 22m
CHF 130–188
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRU - GVA
4h 35m
CHF 79–221
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 138–514
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 64–112

Rotterdam to Geneva by train

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6h 56mAverage Duration

CHF 235Cheapest Price

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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 Marne La Vallee Chessy in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam to Geneva - Bus Station via Colmar in around 15h 40m.

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