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Compare bus, train, 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 bus, with an average ticket price of $207 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.3 - 3.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $207, while a flight costs an average of $497.
Distance: 784 miles (1263 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$497 Average price | $207 Average price Cheapest | $367 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 26m Average total duration Fastest 3h 26m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 28h 21m Average total duration 27h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.8 - 7.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Geneva:
A bus is $290 (€237) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Geneva costing on average $497 (€407).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Bus takes on average 28h 21m.
Tickets start at around $207 (€169) compared to roughly $367 (€300) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $160 (€131). The journey takes 27h 51m versus 17h 57m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Edinburgh to Geneva
How to get from Edinburgh to Geneva by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Geneva is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
U232496:00 AM2h15Edinburgh Airport9:15 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$811One-way0 transfers
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- U232496:00 AM2h15Edinburgh Airport9:15 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$811One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- U232496:00 AM2h15Edinburgh Airport9:15 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$811One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:15 PM29h15Edinburgh, Bus Station5:30 AMGeneve, Place Dorcière$1261One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:03 PM30h27Edinburgh, Drum Brae South5:30 AMGeneve, Place Dorcière$1331One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:40 PM33h25Edinburgh, Bus Station9:05 AMGenève, Aéroport$1531One-way3 transfers
VY7847 · VY62009:20 PM10h50Edinburgh Airport9:10 AMGeneva International Airport$1421One-way1 transfer- U215881:50 PM2h20Edinburgh Airport5:10 PMGeneva International Airport$1651One-way0 transfers
15881:50 PM2h20Edinburgh Airport5:10 PMGeneva International Airport$1741One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Geneva:
A bus is $290 (€237) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Geneva costing on average $497 (€407).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Bus takes on average 28h 21m.
- Around 92 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Geneva as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Jet2.com, BA Euroflyer, Sas Airways, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Eurowings, BA Cityflyer, Brussels Airlines, Air France, KLM, Qatar Airways, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, Air Baltic, ITA, TAP Portugal, Aegean Airlines, British Airways, easyJet, Edelweiss Air to go to Geneva by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Geneva by bus.
- 2 direct flights per day with Jet2.com, easyJet.
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