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 35 - SFr 120 and takes 17h 15m.

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 65 - 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 7h 7m.

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 Paris which takes 7h 7m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 320.

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 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 7h 7m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 320. Alternatively, you can bus via Brussels, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 95 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 801 km. It takes approximately 9h 22m to drive from Rotterdam to Geneva.

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

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

Where can I stay near Geneva?

There are 1272+ hotels available in Geneva.

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 (Eurostar)

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 Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane AMS - GVA
3h 51m
CHF 69–252
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
17h 15m
CHF 35–113
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 7m
CHF 142–319
Bus via Brussels
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 N839
16h 40m
CHF 48–94
Drive 800.9 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Genevacar 800.9 km
9h 22m
CHF 128–185
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRU - GVA
4h 31m
CHF 59–216
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
7h 56m
CHF 192–354

Rotterdam to Geneva by train

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7h 7mAverage 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 7m. 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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