How to travel from Madrid to Geneva

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Geneva

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.0 - 2.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €40, and a train costs an average of €148.

Distance: 635 miles (1023 km)

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€106

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€77

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€205

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6h 46m

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3h 46m

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17h 6m

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16h 36m

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30m

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10h 17m

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9h 47m

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30m

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3.1 - 6.1kg

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1.0 - 2.6kg

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Iberia

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AVE

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

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from Madrid to Geneva

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

Our recommendation

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

BlaBlaCar Bus3167 · 3817
08:30PM21h25
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
05:55PMGenève, Gare Routière
$1321One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

BlaBlaCar Bus3167 · 3817
08:30PM21h25
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
05:55PMGenève, Gare Routière
$1321One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

IberiaIB1185
09:55PM1h50
Madrid Barajas Airport
11:45PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$3901One-way
0 transfers

Other options

BlaBlaCar Bus3160 · 57094
10:30PM25h00
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
11:30PMGenève, Gare Routière
$1391One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
03:45PM22h35
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
02:20PMGeneve, Place Dorcière
$1881One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
02:50PM23h30
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
02:20PMGeneve, Place Dorcière
$1891One-way
1 transfer
Vueling AirlinesVY1005 · VY6202
09:30AM7h35
Madrid Barajas Airport
05:05PMGeneva International Airport
$2511One-way
1 transfer
Brussels AirlinesSN3722 · SN1821
12:35PM7h45
Madrid Barajas Airport
08:20PMGeneva International Airport
$2921One-way
1 transfer
Brussels AirlinesSN3722+SWISSSN5101
12:35PM9h55
Madrid Barajas Airport
10:30PMGeneva International Airport
$2921One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Madrid 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 Madrid to Geneva.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Madrid and Geneva including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Geneva is a flight with an average price of $43 (€34).

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

A flight is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Geneva costing on average $50 (€40).

A flight is $142 (€114) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Geneva costing on average $185 (€148).

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Geneva is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 45m.

Other travel options to Geneva take longer:

Train takes on average 13h 20m.

Bus takes on average 16h 59m.

The distance from Madrid to Geneva is approximately 635 miles (1023 km).
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Geneva is:
  • Around 81 flights per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid 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 Madrid to Geneva:
  • Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Genève, Gare Routière.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Geneva, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with AVE, iryo, Renfe Viajeros to go to Geneva by train.
  • Travel with Iberia, Air Nostrum , Vueling Airlines, Volotea, TAP Portugal, Air France, Iberia Express, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, LAER, Pascan Aviation, Air Europa, KLM Cityhopper, SWISS, KLM, Compagnie Africaine D'Aviation, Air Baltic, Edelweiss Air to go to Geneva by flight.
  • Travel with Alsa, easyJet, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Infobus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus to go to Geneva by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Geneva with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct flights per day with Iberia, Air Nostrum , Volotea, Iberia Express.
  • 1 direct buses per day with Alsa, easyJet, Infobus.
Omio customers who travel from Madrid 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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