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 €41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 51m. 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 €41, and a train costs an average of €468.

Distance: 784 miles (1263 km)

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€112

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Cheapest

€119

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€468

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5h 51m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 51m

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27h 35m

Average total duration

27h 5m

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30m

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14h 53m

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14h 23m

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30m

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3.8 - 7.6kg

CO2 emissions

1.3 - 3.2kg

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from Edinburgh to Geneva

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

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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
09:40PM29h45
Edinburgh
03:25AMGeneva
$1411One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
09:40PM29h45
Edinburgh
03:25AMGeneva
$1411One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
09:40PM29h45
Edinburgh
03:25AMGeneva
$1411One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
06:54PM32h31
Edinburgh
03:25AMGeneva
$2281One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
10:40PM35h05
Edinburgh
09:45AMGeneva
$2301One-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.

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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 $52 (€41).

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

A flight is $37 (€30) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edinburgh to Geneva costing on average $89 (€71).

A flight is $537 (€427) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Geneva costing on average $589 (€468).

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Geneva is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 10m.

Other travel options to Geneva take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 53m.

Bus takes on average 29h 40m.

The distance from Edinburgh to Geneva is approximately 784 miles (1263 km).
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Geneva is:
  • Around 60 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 LNER, Lumo to go to Geneva by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Geneva by bus.
  • Travel with easyJet, KLM, Air France, Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper, British Airways, Jet2.com, Brussels Airlines, Edelweiss Air to go to Geneva by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Edinburgh to Geneva:
  • 2 direct flights per day with easyJet, Jet2.com.
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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