How to travel from Edinburgh to Geneva

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Edinburgh to Geneva

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.3 - 3.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $49, and a train costs an average of $625.

Distance: 784 miles (1263 km)

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$105

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$144

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$625

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$375

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5h 52m

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2h 52m

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27h 35m

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14h 5m

Average total duration

13h 35m

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17h 57m

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3.8 - 7.6kg

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1.3 - 3.2kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Geneva is a flight with an average price of $105 (€84).

This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Geneva:

A flight is $39 (€31) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edinburgh to Geneva costing on average $144 (€115).

A flight is $520 (€414) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Geneva costing on average $625 (€498).

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Geneva is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 52m.

Other travel options to Geneva take longer:

Train takes on average 13h 35m.

Bus takes on average 27h 5m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Edinburgh and Geneva including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Edinburgh to Geneva among Omio's users.

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from Edinburgh to Geneva

How to get from Edinburgh to Geneva by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Geneva is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    8:25 PM32h45
    Edinburgh
    5:10 AMGeneva
    $1171One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    8:25 PM32h45
    Edinburgh
    5:10 AMGeneva
    $1171One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    9:40 PM30h15
    Edinburgh
    3:55 AMGeneva
    $1931One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    10:15 AM35h35
    Edinburgh
    9:50 PMGeneva
    $1241One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    11:40 PM35h45
    Edinburgh
    11:25 AMGeneva
    $1351One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    7:45 PM32h10
    Edinburgh
    3:55 AMGeneva
    $1411One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh to Geneva

Travel to Geneva easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to Geneva.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Edinburgh and Geneva including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Geneva is a flight with an average price of $142 (€113).

This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Geneva:

A flight is $13 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edinburgh to Geneva costing on average $155 (€123).

A flight is $448 (€357) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Geneva costing on average $590 (€470).

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Geneva is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 51m.

Other travel options to Geneva take longer:

Train takes on average 14h 23m.

Bus takes on average 27h 5m.

The distance from Edinburgh to Geneva is approximately 784 miles (1263 km).
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Geneva is:
  • Around 61 flights per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Geneva as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Edinburgh to Geneva:
  • Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Geneve, Place Dorcière.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Edinburgh to Geneva, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Lumo to go to Geneva by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Geneva by bus.
  • Travel with easyJet, KLM, Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper, Air France, Jet2.com, British Airways, Brussels Airlines to go to Geneva by flight.
Omio customers who travel from Edinburgh to Geneva often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Milan, Lyon, Annecy. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Geneva and these popular destinations at a great price.

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